Talk to me about constipation...

lissah23

Since we switched Kieran over from formula to milk, he's been seriously gassy and constipated.  Our doctor told us to switch him to Lactaid, which has helped him with the gas, but not the constipation.  Even prunes and tons of fruit and veggies haven't helped clear him out.  He's in so much pain and every time he does have a poop it's hard as a rock and his poor bum is red and raw and bleeding

Anything else I can try?

IloveJAV

My daughter has always had problems with constipation even before we switched to milk. At first we tried the usual apple/prune juice, prunes, pears, etc...but that didnt help. Now she gets baby Miralaz in a bottle at night. The pedi is hoping its something she grows out of..I hate to see them struggle to poop.

katiej15

Miralax has been a life saver since about 9months or so. Early on he was getting it almost daily, now maybe a week if that. I am more aware now what foods constipate DS such as, potatos, bananas(which he rarely gets) carrotts, rice and apples. When I know he has had certain foods I will sometimes add a capfull to his sippy. He has seemed to be doing better as he gets older, which is what my pedi was hoping. He still really likes peas and green beans puree so I try to make sure he has a jar a day, I really think they help.(prunes, pears, peaches did not help him at all) I hope you find something that helps your LO.

Cherryblossoms07

I took DD to the pediatrician about her constipation right before Christmas.  She told me to put a 1/2 Tsp. of Miralax and a packet of kids probiotics (like Florastor Kids) in her juice a day until her issues are resolved. 

Jen&Joe06

How much water does he drink?

Poor little guy. I hate it when you can tell that they are in pain from pooping.