Constipation...TMI Warning!!

krislati · #1 May 16th, 2011, 11:43 AM

Tommy gets so constipated, he has a hard time getting it out. Yesterday I had to take of his diaper and push on his bum to help him get it out. It was so big and hard it made his bottom bleed a bit. I tried giving him water and prunes. He was up screaming at 4 am again trying to get the bm out. I feel so bad for him, any recommendation on how I can help him go more easily?

Luvgreen19 · #2 May 16th, 2011, 12:12 PM

I know some parents won't do juice at this age, but a little prune or apple juice diluted with water might help.
I know if I give Brendan bananas he is guaranteed to go. Maybe call the ped?

mommydiva · #3 May 16th, 2011, 12:19 PM

For us I notice some diluted pear juice or apple juice will help, sweet potatoes, green beans or carrots. I need to go to the store to get some since we are out. And I have been slacking and giving fruit to use up the stage 2s we have..lol

Irish_Wristwatch · #4 May 16th, 2011, 01:04 PM

oh no

poor little guy!!! I know prune juice or apple juice is supposed to help, if that doesnt work i know they make prune baby food, im not sure how yummy it tastes but that might help too

here is an article i found maybe one of these solutions will work for Tommy
Constipation | BabyCenter

mommydiva · #5 May 16th, 2011, 01:07 PM

I bought some prune baby food stage 2 it was mixed with some other fruit and Rosie enjoyed it. From what I tasted it was alright.

Trish36 · #6 May 17th, 2011, 10:54 AM

Is he eating a lot of bananas?? That would be constipating, I would lay off for a while. Prune juice or even just some water should help. if nothing helps ask your pedi if you can add some PEG powder. it's a stool softener and it should be safe for babies.

krislati · #7 May 17th, 2011, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the advice. I did give him prunes which he loves btw, which is weird because he doesn't really like baby food. Then last night I had the biggest poppy diaper ever. I am going to have to watch on the bananas and I switched from the pre mix formula to the powder, that may have been the issue too. I hope he can get more regular, we have his 9 month check up in 2 weeks. If it is not better before then I will cal to see if we can come in earlier.

Luvgreen19 · #8 May 17th, 2011, 02:23 PM

I had no idea bananas were supposed to be constipating.. they definitely have the opposite effect on Brendan... unless it's coincidence and is because of something else he is eating. I'll have to keep an eye on it.
Good luck Kristy!