Karo syrup for constipation?

DMD3443

Does anyone use this? Our pedi recommended mixing a tsp in DS bottles a few times a day. We did it yesterday and it worked so I stopped. Now he is passing really small, hard stools again. So I guess it only works if you keep using it, but I dont want to have to give it to him all the time.

What else do you ladies do to prevent/treat constipation?

ironmommy

We gave DD karo syrup at the suggestion of her pedi, but then we saw a GI doc for her reflux who said to stop the karo and instead give her 2 oz prune or pear juice mixed with 2 oz of water. I've been doing this daily with a probiotic mixed in and it works -- and I feel much better about giving her natural pear juice than karo syrup.

ladyyoung

we give ds infant probiotics and it helps him poop one every day or every other day.

mabst196

I have done one teaspoon of karo a day when she needs it. It always works.

mabst196

Oh and try the thermometer trick. That always works to get DD going. Put the thermometer in DC's behind for about 30 seconds.

kellyjustin

we did the karo syrup too, when she needed it not all the time