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Suggest Remedies For Constipation In An Infant
Question: 6 week old baby...no bowel movement in 4 days...
constipated?
constipated?
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.
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
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...
Brief Answer:
Rash
Detailed Answer:
That is always possible. You can try a different formula and see what happens. No harm in trying.
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
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