3 week old with constipation, on formula

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Can someone tell me what to give a 3 week old with constipation? I'm hoping

my client hasn't been mxing the frmula improperly but will be returning her call

today. Vicky

 

Hi Vicky;

I've successfully used just ghee, on the nipple before feeding oops, well on the

bottle nipple or better yet, warmed in the oh my formula. Formula of course is

very constipating. Will take repeated doses with feedings until moving

regularly AT LEAST once a day. If it were my daughter's baby (leaving out the

breastfeeing /formula issues) I'd include about 1/8 tsp regularly in the bottle,

but at this time about 1/3 tsp. Sometimes the other end needs support and

gentle massaging of anus with ghee, or castor oil, stimulates bowel movement.

For stronger up front action, castor oil instead, internal and rectal. All other

animals lick the infant, it is the warm wet action, well discussed in a book

called Touching by Ashley Montagu.

 

Is it soy or dairy formula or? And be sure it is not given room temp or cold.

A homemade formula will be better choice for the life force value of course.

 

Ysha