mineral oil for constipation

Anyone ever heard of giving this to your DC? My Physician assistant friend told me about it and he said his PED told him to do this.

Message edited 9/6/2007 10:07:22 PM.

Re: mineral oil for constipation

I have heard of it but I wouldn't give it without consulting the doctor. Only because I think it can be dangerous if you give too much.

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I've never heard of it but would only do it if I spoke to my pediatrician personally.

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That's what I am doing tomorrow.

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I've never heard of it and would never do it.
Water. That's the best solution I've ever found for constipation in babies.

Re: mineral oil for constipation

You probably already have, but if not, try prunes. They work well

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I am giving 1 ounce of prune juice a day in water and about 6 ounces of plain water. Nothing is working. I guess I will call the PED's office tomorrow.

Re: mineral oil for constipation

For Ava to not be constipated, she has to drink at least 12oz. of water a day. Every, single day. We've been doign this since she was teeny tiny and it's the only thing that consistently works. For now, I'd ask your dr. for a quick remedy, but if you can, try to give him water everyday, even more than 6oz. if you can.