Miralax for Constipation??

bridetobe6808

I called my LO's doctor to ask what I should do for bad constipation. She screams and cries when she tries to poop and her fact turns bright red. Doctor is saying to give her 1/3 of a cap full of Miralax in one of her bottles everyday and that it is 100% safe and she won't become dependent on it. Has anyone else been told this? That seems kind of odd to me. I have increased the fruit fiber in her diet. I offer her juice but she doesn't like juice. She'll take water without a problem though.

 

1. Is miralax safe? Have you used it? 

2. What is your remedy for constipation?? 

 

LO is 11 months old. 

 

Thanks!

led2009

According to our pedi it's completely safe. We used it with DD1 and now DD2 and it works very well. Pedi told me it's made from fruit/veggie fiber and, like yours she told us it's not habbit forming. We do a little bit in each bottle to keep it in their system and it seems to work. Seeing as how I have the same problem, I know how uncomfortable it is and I wouldn't want her going through that if I can prevent it. We did try other remedies 1st but this ended up working the best.

jenb_99

Miralax is the brand name for polyethylene glycol. It's safe--it helps waste absorb water so it can be passed more easily--but it can be habit forming at high doses. I'd probably use it for a little while but then wean off it slowly and rely on extra water and P-fruits (peaches, pears, prunes, pumpkin) to help keep things moving.

And don't forget that extra fiber without extra fluids can be constipating.

bridetobe6808

Is there a specific kind I should buy?

led2009

It shouldn't matter what kind you get. We always just buy the store brand.