Infant Constipation

Constipation will almost certainly happen to any baby, usually around 3-6 weeks.  At that time you may need to start fruit juice (white grape and apple are preferred since they don’t stain clothes when spitting occurs) – usually ½ ounce of dilute juice twice / day.

Glycerin suppositories (1/4 or a “chip”) are safe to use frequently during the first few months (despite the dire warnings on the packaging!) Honey and Kayro (corn) syrup work well - but in rare cases cause botulism.  Soy formulas tend to cause less constipation than cow’s milks formulas in general.