Comments on: 9 Day Old Baby With Constipation Any Ideas?

By: Sal*UK

Sal*UK — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:22 +0000

Try a drop of warm orange jiuce – poor little man.

By: Judy L

Judy L — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:21 +0000

glycerin suppositories or watered down prune juice, one cc to 4 ounces of water

By: Laura C

Laura C — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:21 +0000

Dr told me orange juice but mixed with a little water too. Hope he’s better soon x

By: Funny Videos

Funny Videos — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:21 +0000

my baby had the same and a friends midwife told her to squeeze orange into boiled water! works a treat!

By: Massage Techniques

Massage Techniques — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:21 +0000

supasatories. (i’m not sure if i spelt that right or not) but those are sold over the counter or by prescription, just ask your childs pediatrician.

By: su_franc

su_franc — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:20 +0000

I recommend an infant size (1 gram dose) glycerine suppository – aka a “jelly-bomber”, as in “pop in a jelly if he can’t do a smelly”

By: Erika H

Erika H — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:20 +0000

Don’t give him any food, the best way to go is to take your baby to his/her pediatrician ASAP, forget orange juice or any other remedy it’s a new born!!! the only food allowed for your baby is milk and sometimes a few drops of water.
When my baby got constipated when she was 3 months old my pediatrician recommended glycerin suppositories. Since it’s been more than 4 years I don’t remember the brand but with a baby as little as yours its best to go to the doctor.
Good luck!!!

By: mum of 12 month old

mum of 12 month old — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:20 +0000

seriously take him to the doctors my son got constipated at about 3 days old by 7 days old he was in hospital with a urine infection. constipation can be a big cause of a uti. obviously what happened with my son is unluckily to happen with yours but if constipation is left untreated it will only get worse i have tried all the things you have tried and nothing worked in the end i changed his milk which made a big difference but hes having a few constipation problems now but hes on food now so i give him plenty of fruit and veg to keep him regular but because of your child’s age your not left with many options so i defiantly think this is one for the doctors

By: panda

panda — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:20 +0000

oh man i remember theses days with my daughter. as u i did sugar water the belly rub. nothing wrked for me either. U might want to try pushing there knees into there chest sometimes that helps. how ever are u breastfeeding or formula? formula sometimes has to much iron in it for some babies u may need to swith if using formula. the baby may be impacted if he or she seems to be in pain or discomfort call your doctor.

By: ladedamo

ladedamo — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:20 +0000

DO NOT give him any over the counter medications and do not put anything like suppositories in him either. Do not give a newborn juice because they can not break it down or digest it properly yet. Call your doctor and let them know what is going on. They may be able to assist you over the phone or they may tell you to bring him in ASAP. Call now and the on call nurse will be able to help you.