Karo syrup for constipation???

jenns123

Okay, she is not really constipated just having a hard time pooping since we had to change her formula to soy because of dry skin.  I think her tummy hurts too because she usually sleeps thru the night but has woken up the last 2 nights.  The skin is better but she really struggles to get the poop out and it is so much thicker.  I called the pediatrician and they said add 1 teaspoon of dark Karo syrup to 3-4 ounces of water once a day for 5 days then ween her off of it.  It will get her used to the thicker poop gradually.  So what do I do....Google it!  A lot out there says Karo syrup is not good for babies that we should just use water.  I think we should start with water and see but don't want to go against pedi's reccomendation.  What do you think--- Karo work for anyone?

nofreespeeches

my doc says absolutely not to karo- it can carry botulism spores, just like  honey. try apple or pear juice instead.

mrsxoxo1598

my ped told me to use prune or apple juice. i've also heard warm water heps if you don't yet want to introduce other things.

H4'sFan

It worked for us, but I only did it for two days.

mfransdell

Our pedi recommended a tsp of apple juice per oz of formula 2x a day. We never needed that second dose!

 

mfransdell

If you do apple juice make sure it's no sugar added. And seriously watch for explosive poos. I have video, VIDEO! ::shivers::

nofreespeeches

mfransdell:

If you do apple juice make sure it's no sugar added. And seriously watch for explosive poos. I have video, VIDEO! ::shivers::

::dies laughing::

ivs112

One tablespoon prune juice per 4oz of milk works for us.

karakel

I used that once and it didn't work.  I found that 1oz of prune juice with 1 oz of water works really well.

MuckDiva

I give DD prune juice and water.  I also mix prunes into her solid meals.  It works for her.  She gets clogged every few days so I give her the juice every other day or so.

FlaCourtney

We had the same issues w/ soy and my pedi recommended 1-2 tsp of sugar per 4 oz of formula. I wouldn't normally tell you to go against your pedi's recommendation but I think it's the sugar in the karo syrup that is important, so maybe you could try that.

It did work for a little but I wound up switching him back to regular formula.

My day care kept telling me to do prune juice but everything I read said not to for under 6 mos.

edit: interesting that the juice has worked for all the other 4 month olds! I'll have to ask our dr next time I call.

Christina79

We just went through this as well with the soy change over. My pedi recommended 2 oz (now 3 since she is 3 months) of apple, white grape, or pear juice. I can't find the pear, the white grape she doesn't like, but the apple if warmed is great! I give her 1 1/2 oz with her noon bottle and another 1 1/2 with her evening bottle.

ALittleBirdy

Have you thought about probiotics? That can help flush the system and keep the gut healthy and they make baby ones.  I started this week and DS is pooping WAY more than usual.

Lisa Tam

I've read the same thing.. Karo syrup can lead to botulism.  Maybe ask pedi about it.... let him/her know you've heard that it's harmful and to clarify.  If there's something you're uncomfortable about, it never hurts to ask.  It may be that dark Karo is different from the light Karo.  I hope she feels better...