TO: LITTLE LADY1980

[csl04c]

Hi,

I was reading your post about your angel's constipation.  Mine had bad cases of it up until a couple months ago.  If he is pooping hard balls--he is constipated.  If he doesn't poop for a week--it is ok.  Anyway, they have liquid suppositories that you insert and squeeze into their butt--only half of the tube.  I cannot for the life of me remember the name, but they should be at any drugstore. Also, put Karo syrup in his bottle--some of the ladies called in Kayro--but it is Karo.  I didn't want you looking for the wrong thing.  Also, giving him/her some apple juice also help--about 8oz.  If you don't want to do the suppositories, then do the Karo syrup and juice.  Actually, I would honestly call your nurse first--I don't know if he would be too young for the suppositories--you don't want to cause any additional pain.  As for the juice and the syrup--the amounts depend on the age--so ask about those too.  They do have gas medicine at the drugstore--and I don't think there is an age on that.  But, please call your nurse.  I know how agonizing it can be to see your baby in pain.  But call to see exactly what to give him and he will be ok:)

[LittleLady1980]

Thank you so much, his grandma took him from me for a while, and he seemed to do a little better with her, she said probably 'cause I was so scared about something being wrong with him and he sensed it...

[lfb]

My son had terrible constipation at first.  The karo syrup was the only thing that worked for him.  I had to put about a teaspoon in every bottle for a while.  Good luck!

[LittleLady1980]

Little Shawn passed a large, very firm ball, still struggling, but workin' on it- Thanx to ALL for your help...