My 5 week old is so constipated

Question

i have taken her to the e.r. and to her doctor and they keep changing her formula but it sems like it just gets worse. i have tried to use suppositories and it helps her for the moment but then she gets constipated again. any ideas for me. it makes me feel so bad for her and i want to help her get past this.

Answer 1

I give my daughter an ounce of water when she's constipated, in fact I just gave her some. It won't hurt them and it's just a little and it usually always works for her so give it a try and see if it helps.

Answer 2

when my nephew was small he had the same problem as it happens there was some problem with his r****m and intestine being out of line that was very rare we were told but i would try taking her to a specialist also have you tried soy milk she might be lactose intolerant

Answer 3

have you tried gas drops? it helps a lot.  

Answer 4

Do not use suppositories, she will begin to rely on them and not go on her own. My dr said to put Karo syrup in his formula. We went to 2 specialist and he was constipated for 10 weeks before they put him on that formula that has no soy or milk in it and that was it. It is unfortunately about $4 a can.

Answer 5

Don't listen to the top 2 answers on this page...gas drops can CAUSE constipation, not help it. Soy formula will not solve the constipation issue, it is good for babies who are lactose intolerant, but it CAUSES constipation as well. (Lactose intolerance and constipation are two totally different things). Try 2 ounces of pear juice mixed with 2 ounces of water (pear is better than apple or prune, because it doesn't cause as much gas.) everyday from a bottle (with your dr.'s ok). If you keep having problems, you may want to take her to a specialist.

Answer 6

be sure to see your pediatrician, sometimes er drs dont specialize in this, mylicon drops worked miracles for my kids. Try those, my mother always used Karo syrup on us.