AboutMary Pat, R.N. Expertise I am happy to answer general non-diagnostic questions on infant & child care, infant & toddler feedings, discipline, illnesses, and how to access resources for the child with special needs.
Experience I am a pediatric nurse, an R.N. with 40 years experience first as manager of a community hospital pediatric department & 11 years working in a private pediatric practice. I have managed more than 100,000 phone calls from parents in private practice.
Question my grandson is one week old today.is having trouble with constipation. we have tried karo syrup in small dose's once a day is this ok or should we try new approach
Answer Dear Lynette:
Depends on what you mean by "constipation".
If the baby is not having regular B.M.'s at least daily and skips a day or two it is only constipation if the stool is coming out like hard marbles. If the stools are soft I would do nothing.
If all the baby's stools are hard the Karo syrup is the correct treatment. You add the Karo to formula once a day. If that does not work you can try 1/2 ounce of baby apple juice mixed with 1/2 ounce of warm water once a day.
