Suggest Remedies For Constipation In An Infant

Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2016

Question: 6 week old baby...no bowel movement in 4 days...
constipated?

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Constipation

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
I agree with your diagnosis. To help the baby, you can offer prune juice. This will help get the system going. 1 ounce every 4-6 hours is usually enough. Of this doesn't work after 24 hours, you can use 1/2 of a Pediatric glycerin suppository.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (14 minutes later)

we also think that his formula (she is also breast feeding) has caused harsh diaper rash...he is changed regularly...we have tried two different ointments and corn starch...

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rash

Detailed Answer:
That is always possible. You can try a different formula and see what happens. No harm in trying.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar