If these dietary changes don t help it s time to call your child s pediatrician.
Baby constipation remedies karo syrup.
Don t treat infant constipation with corn syrup.
Today s corn syrups do not have the same properties that corn syrup used to have so they probably are ineffective at relieving your baby s constipation according to the mayo clinic website 2 3.
However today s commercially prepared dark corn syrup might not contain the type of chemical structure that draws fluid into the intestine and softens stool.
Once your infant is taking solids you can try vegetables and fruits especially that old standby prunes.
Some doctors recommend using corn syrup like karo usually around 1 to 2 teaspoons per day to soften the stools.
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It can even be bought online.
In addition they can be dangerous to babies.
Using corn syrup such as karo syrup is an old home remedy that doctors no longer recommend.
Walmart currently stocks it at around 2 70 for a 16 oz container.
Constipation is a common but highly treatable health problem.
Karo syrup for constipation by shari nethersole m d.
Dark corn syrup was once a common home remedy for infant constipation.
While karo syrup is a good option for adults other remedies are safer for children.