My 5 wk old son is constipated I put 1 oz of pear juice mixed in with formula what do I do now?

Question

The dr told me to put 1 oz of pear or apple juice twice a day in baby formula. I did that and he went p**p yesterday since mon. He still seems irritated and crying towards the end of his bottle when feeding him I don't know what to do. People are telling me different things, but I think I need to take him to another dr. I also brought some gas drops they really didn't do much. Also his formula was just changed about a wk ago and he hasn't been right since. How long does it take for baby to be normal after milk change?

Answer 1

Talk to a different doc. seems like something in the new formula doesn't agree with him. everything i have read says that its different when a baby is constipated, instead of not going signs of constipation in a baby are tight little balls that are hard to push out. babies dont always p**p every day. u def. need to get a second opinion.  

Answer 2

This is a totally normal thing. pear juice may not be the best try to find gerber baby juice. try a flavor like pruns or grape. if you cant find either of those get apple. Pleae make sure its baby juice. Up to two onces is fine and you dont have to mix it more than likey you bayb will love the taste. Mine does. no need to freak out and go to the doctor over constipation. If the continues for more than 3 days take him into the doctor. Otherwise he'll be fine.

Answer 3

Talk to a doc. I wouldn't risk my baby's health. Everyone else just gives you mixed answers.