tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628026.post7998408961849199656..comments2023-09-03T04:21:06.809-07:00Comments on My Spot: Calling All MomsAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04049425266235384274noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628026.post-26782164513287187352007-12-04T05:52:00.000-08:002007-12-04T05:52:00.000-08:00I just remembered we used to give Em a teeny bit o...I just remembered we used to give Em a teeny bit of apple juice (like, 2 oz- at the most-when she was really little) to help out that whole situation. ;) <BR/><BR/>I've also heard about the soy thing... we were all drinking soy for a while, and I did soy formula for a little bit with Em, but we ended up taking her off of it. Her doctor said it wasn't the cause of her constipation. There is some research out there that shows some support that it's not great for small babies, esp. boys, but you can always talk to your pediatrician to see what they think about it.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03404430003989994919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628026.post-6951885337701274692007-12-03T22:02:00.000-08:002007-12-03T22:02:00.000-08:00The iron in formula can really back them up. Jame...The iron in formula can really back them up. James always had problems with that. On day 2 without a BM we would give him a ounce of prune juice with a ounce of water. If he wouldn't take that just mix it with his formula to dilute the taste. I would stay away from the soy unless your doctor says. There have been some studies showing it isn't very healthy for babies. The constipation is TOTALLY normal-prune juice should do the trick. We still give it to James at times. Just get on top of it before too many days pass. If one "dose" isn't enough (after waiting 12 hours to kick in) give him another. Good luck! Oh, and have lots of wipes on hand! =)MiaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497935060280485638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628026.post-63866326680870627712007-12-02T08:13:00.000-08:002007-12-02T08:13:00.000-08:00with all of my babies-we sorta went back and forth...with all of my babies-we sorta went back and forth with formula-and without fail-they would stop up when getting used to it. Lots of breat milk will help push it out-and even though it's gross-if you eat prunes-or lots of fruit-it will get to him-a natural diuretic:) But as noted above-be prepared for a serous blowout. And I wouldn't be too worried-especially since he's not frustrated by it. Also-sometimes babies go through stages where they don't poop as much-because they are having growth spurts. So he may just be growing, and needing all that nutrition and can't spare any for the poopin:)<BR/>Good Luck!<BR/>AbbeyWeems Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05528883678561136351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628026.post-24921280959099698902007-12-02T06:10:00.000-08:002007-12-02T06:10:00.000-08:00Call Cori and ask her. If she doesn't know right ...Call Cori and ask her. If she doesn't know right off the bat, she'll find out. Love you.<BR/>~TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628026.post-88038090449816881902007-12-02T06:06:00.000-08:002007-12-02T06:06:00.000-08:00Elliya always slept good after a shot.It is common...Elliya always slept good after a shot.<BR/><BR/>It is common for their bowel habits to change once they are on formula. You could ask about Soy formula. I'd suggest calling and talking to a nurse just for peace of mind. That is what they are there for! I know when E started having poopy issues in the last 1-2years our doctor recommended low fat milk products...that makes me think you could try switching formulas or maybe it's just a matter of his body getting used to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628026.post-41284570649533178602007-12-01T21:13:00.000-08:002007-12-01T21:13:00.000-08:00I *think* that I've read before that sometimes the...I *think* that I've read before that sometimes the iron in formula can cause a little constipation... although something is also telling me that I may have heard that was a myth (some help I am, huh?). ;) <BR/><BR/>What I do remember, because we also did a mix of breast milk and formula, is that the changes in between the two would tend to stop them up and I would be obsessively worried about it. I never did have to give them an enema or anything to help that out. I remember hearing something about putting a little caro syrup in their bottles (I think) to help things out a bit. Don't go on my word- I'm tired and in the last stages of pregnancy so my brain is a little fuzzy! I would google it or go to the message boards on thebabywhisperer.com to see if there's something a little more informative out there! <BR/><BR/>Sorry to not be much help, but I do want to say that I've been there, and I do remember exactly how worrisome that can be!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03404430003989994919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628026.post-14083969509730045902007-12-01T18:48:00.000-08:002007-12-01T18:48:00.000-08:00Whoa! All I have to say is get ready for one BIG b...Whoa! All I have to say is get ready for one BIG blowout! :) Other than that, I'm not much help ... I'm one of those kooky moms that didn't use formula with my boys thus far.-Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246517870412937341noreply@blogger.com