Constipated

[Tanker Chic]

My 8 month old had a hard poopy this morning.  Afterward I fed him oat cereal and prunes.  Is there anything else I should do?  He has been drinking a generous amount of formula lately, so I think he is getting enough fluids.  

Thanks.

[GRose]

I would wait to see if that helps soften things up and go from there. If he still seems constipated you could give his pedi a call for further instructions.

[mommy2reillyboo]

Hey Hannah,

It's hard to believe that little Jacob is 8 months old already. Reilly is right behind him! What you did already, should work (it works for Reilly). If it doesn't, gerber pear juice works great too. Good Luck!

[Tanker Chic]

Thanks!  Things seem to be moving much better now.. almost too well. I had to give him a bath after this last one :)  

yes it is hard to believe.. they are growing up so fast!!

[sungirl2008]

Hi there!
My little girl gets constipated a lot and the dr. told me that I can put 1 tabelspoon of dark caro syrup in her bottle and it will help move things along.  She also said that rice cereal makes their stool hard and oatmeal loosens it up :-)