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MrsJ
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Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
They are the baby safe ones - called "Little Tummies" - Katie is so constipated I cant stand seeing her inpain. If its safe, how much should I give? Or should I ask my dr tomorrow?
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Posted 5/16/06 10:01 PM  |
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CathyB
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
I would wait to ask the dr. But I'm neurotic.
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| Posted 5/16/06 10:02 PM |
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Melbernai
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
Emily was really constipated at around 2 weeks as well. She was grunting and making all kinds of noises when she pooped and it would wake her up and make her cry. We took her to the doctor and they changed her formula and it did get a lot better.
However I remember a lot of people saying that it happened to thier babies at around the same time. I wonder how much of it is their bodies adjusting to being outside of the womb. Before using anything like that I would definately run it by the pediatrician.
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| Posted 5/16/06 10:04 PM |
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lmb03
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
Carlie had the same problem. My pediatrician told me to give her the Little Tummies. It worked wonders and still does.
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| Posted 5/16/06 10:06 PM |
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MrsJ
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
Posted by lmb03
Carlie had the same problem. My pediatrician told me to give her the Little Tummies. It worked wonders and still does.
Do you remember how much you gave her as a baby? I might not give her any tonight but I just cant stand her being in pain and she has only had 2 poops in 72 hours and I know its gas.
We switched formulas today (under the pediatricians care) and we'll see how that works. But, she went from pooping several times a day to not pooping at all since about midnight last night. Its beennearly 24 hrs and the poor thing is exhausted. She starts to fall asleep and then the gas pains wake her up and she is in tears.
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| Posted 5/16/06 10:39 PM |
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rose825
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
I wouldn't without talking to the MD first. have you tried the thermometer trick?
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MrsJ
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
Posted by rose825
I wouldn't without talking to the MD first. have you tried the thermometer trick?
Oh yes, I did it myself and the pediatrician took her temp today - didn't work 
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
Is she on formula with iron??
You can also lay her across your knees belly down & rub her back to soothe her. Another trick is to GENTLY rub in circles on her left side right near her belly button. It's an acupressure point.
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| Posted 5/16/06 11:54 PM |
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
Do you give her gas drops? That should help with the gas. She has to get those old poopies out before she can be regular again. Hope the new formula helps.
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| Posted 5/17/06 8:16 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
I would check with my ped first.
There other things you can try too, with your ped's ok. 2 oz of plain water, or even pear juice by itself or mixed in with her formula.
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| Posted 5/17/06 9:41 AM |
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paulandles912
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
I always gave Andrew Stage 1 prunes -- a few spoonfuls did the trick.
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| Posted 5/17/06 9:42 AM |
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iffer042373
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
I would wait and call the ped and ask I know I gave mylicon drops and that helped alot
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| Posted 5/17/06 9:48 AM |
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pooh12
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
I would definately talk to the doctor first. However my ped had recommended infant glycerin suppositories, it isnt the most pleasent thing to do but it did the trick for us when she was constipated.
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| Posted 5/17/06 10:06 AM |
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Texas4Good
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Re: Is it safe to give a baby laxatives?
When ever DS goes 3 days without going, we give him a "baby Fleets enema" It always does the trick and is safe. You can get them at CVS or any drug store. I just make sure I put extra vasoline on the tip before insertion. He was 3 months when we first had to do this.
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