Karo syrup for constipation: light or dark syrup?

sarahkelly

I bought the light syrup because I thought that was what my mom gave my brother, back in the day, but now my friend said her doctor gave her the dark syrup for her son. Which one were you told to use or did you use with success?

We're desperate for something to help Sadie. She's getting flax seed oil every day, only foods that encourage bowel movements & healthy foods (spinach, apricots, prunes, peaches, pears, plums, no bananas, no applesauce, no rice, no white potatoes) and the most gentle formula she can be on, she's hydrated and this poor baby is puking she's having to push so hard and she won't go for 3 or 4 days. It's just horrible. The doctor's gave us lactulose but that's not "really" recommended for children under 14. So please, if you're just going to tell me not to use it, don't bother to reply, I'm only interested in hearing from those ladies who have used it successfully.

Thanks for your help!

lona.hunn@gmail.com

Oh that poor child...I've always seen people use the light.

mrs_kelly1014

The pedi told me to use dark Caro syrup. 1-2 T in each bottle.