April 6th, 2010 • 02:04
My 4-month Old Is Constipated?
she’ll be 4 months in 3 days and shes constipated, she was eating WAY to much so the dr told us to start her on food and that was the march 17, we started by adding rice cereal to her milk then upgraded to bananas and then later sweet potatoes… after the sweet potatoes she pretty much stopped pooping the last time she pooped was 2 days ago and it was really hard, she tries poop but just ends up crying from im hoping frustration… i read on the internet that i should add prune juice with her formula but id prefer to hear other mothers’ solutions…
**PLEASE FROM EXPERIENCED PARENTS ONLY**
Apr 6th 2010 • 03:04
by Cindy
my daughter is 4 and a half months, and we started her on rice cereal and had the same problem. what my husband and I did was mix it into her bottle, and made it very watery. Ontop of that we’ve started feeding her prunes, and carrots baby food and she’s been fine since. you should try her out on prunes and carrots as well because its fiber, and will go through her fast. Best of luck.
Apr 6th 2010 • 03:04
by cmb09
My son is 5 now, but I had similar experiences with him at the same age. My resolution was to give him diluted apple juice (apples have much effect on the GI) or apple sauce and make sure he was well hydrated. The apples worked very well. One thing the doctor did tell me at that time was that if he wasn’t gassy, or his poop wasn’t broken up and dry that he wasn’t constipated; he would go when his body was ready. But rest assured that when she finally does go, the flood gates will open; be prepared for all the missed days worth!!! I know it can be frustrating, but if she seems fine, she’s probably fine. One other thing is that it could be the formula. I had to switch my son’s formula twice before I found one that didn’t give him gas or make him constipated. We ended up sticking with Similac Advance with Iron (only because he was anemic) but Iron generally causes constipation. Good Luck!!!
Apr 6th 2010 • 04:04
by Cadence Jade's Mommy
Bananas are constipating….so is rice cereal and sweet potatoes are kind of thick and can be as well. My daughter has always had trouble pooping. She gets 1oz of pear juice every morning to keep her going soft as she normally gets hard poops. Its what her doctor recommended. You can also try prune or apple juices as well. I stay away from prune as it makes my daughter go like crazy. If you do try juice be sure to dilute it. If you want you can also try foods like pears, peaches and prunes as they make them go too. If you plan to continue with the solids try oatmeal cereal instead of the rice. It is less constipating. Stay away from bananas and apple sauce until she is on a variety of foods and you can incorp. less constipating foods on a daily basis. Broccoli makes my daughter go too. I make it myself and give it mixed with her sweet potatoes or squash.
edit: also wanted to add…..once you give her something to go dont put her in a good outfit as she might have a diaper explosion. My daughter pooped 6 massive poops the one time we gave her prune juice……it was a mess!
Apr 6th 2010 • 05:04
by fantasia
i give my son apple juice when that happens, it usually works ,i’ve never given him prune juice it just seems much more harsh than apple juice
Apr 6th 2010 • 05:04
by SweetElf
Go to your drugstore or walmart and get baby suppositories. Instant fix, she’ll poop within five to ten minutes.
My dr. had me start my twins on solids at four months also. They had EVERY first food on the shelf by the time they were five months old.
Apr 6th 2010 • 08:04
by Shaunda S
I personally dont like adding stuff to the bottle. Try giving her baby food prunes, sugar water(just a pich of sugar in warm water), a teaspoon of kayro syrup,or apple juice.It is more than liklley her bady getting used to solids. I kinow the rice use to constipate one of my daycare kids if he had to much. Good luck i hope this helps.
Apr 6th 2010 • 08:04
by Mother-O
she’ll be 4 months in 3 days and shes constipated, she was eating WAY to much so the dr told us to start her on food and that was the march 17, we started by adding rice cereal to her milk then upgraded to bananas and then later sweet potatoes… after the sweet potatoes she pretty much stopped pooping the last time she pooped was 2 days ago and it was really hard, she tries poop but just ends up crying from im hoping frustration… i read on the internet that i should add prune juice with her formula but id prefer to hear other mothers’ solutions…
**PLEASE FROM EXPERIENCED PARENTS ONLY**
Apr 6th 2010 • 08:04
by Haloas in Angels have them
Whoa mom, slow down!
Too many things all at once! The faster, and earlier, you add solids, the more chance of allergies or intolerance to them, as her system is not ready.
Try just rice cereal once a day for a few weeks, so her little body can learn to digest! She doesn’t have strong enough stomach acid yet to properly break it down and get it through her system! You can also give her a bit of watered down apple, pear or prune juice once a day.
Iron in her cereal may also cause constipation. My niece had constipation a lot when she started solids. Their pediatrician had them put a teaspoon of DARK Karo syrup in her bottle, up to twice a day. It worked!
Then, at about 6 months, add ONE vegetable per week, plus the rice cereal! Then every week, add another vegetable to her diet.
Adding fruits after vegetables allows them to taste less sweet first. They will prefer sweets over veggies.
Meats will be last.
Good luck and don’t rush!
Apr 6th 2010 • 09:04
by justme
My daughter had the same problem. Our Dr said to give her pear juice. It worked for us. Its usually only sold in the baby food section I think Gerber sells it.