Re: Breastfeeding (was Help! My 15 month old is constipated)

April 28, 2012

There's a problem, so I was suggesting solutions, as her diet could be affecting his constipation. The research came from a really smart woman, my Mother. It makes sense to me, maybe not others, but you would think that when they get their teeth, they were made to chew? The children born with teeth are not the norm? Again, this was just a suggestion as to her child's constipation issue Don't quite understand what the arguing is here people. We're just trying to help give suggestions?????His body is clearly trying to tell you something, he may need more water and diet changes. Could also be the probiotic. One needs to look at WHAT the child is eating / drinking / supplementing. One needs to ask

yourself, what did I change? To: "miralax " <miralax >Sent: Sat, April 28, 2012 12:50:17 AMSubject: Re: Breastfeeding (was Help! My 15 month old is constipated)

Who is this "they" you are quoting about letting go of nursing once they get teeth? The World Health Organization and now also American Academy of Pediatrics recommend "breastfeeding...up to two years of age or beyond".

http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/

Some babies are born with teeth or get them at only a few months of age so are they supposed to stop nursing then?! Breastmilk has a natural laxative effect. You cannot tell me any of the alternatives like formula, cows or soy milk would be a better choice, especially for constipation!

To: miralax Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 9:48 AMSubject: Re: Help! My 15 month old is constipated

take him to the store and let him pick out his sippy cups. I would refrain from ever using the ones with the no spill plugs as it made my dd learn to swallow air. Cannot go back in time now?

Your diet is what his diet is, you may want to talk to your doctor about letting go of the nursing. They say once they get teeth, it's time to eat real food.

To: miralax Sent: Thu, April 26, 2012 11:16:20 PMSubject: Help! My 15 month old is constipated

I have recently resorted to peg 3350 for my constipated 15 month old son, however I stopped giving it to him after he was on it for 5 days. I gave it to him out of desperation, as I can no longer stand seeing him suffer ... he now holds his poop because he is afraid of pooping. He cries, sweats and will kinda bounce himself up and down when he poops ... he will even let out screams as he is pooping, it's terrible.

I had read online that the body only absorbs trace amounts of the polyethylene glycol but I am having second thoughts about it's safety. Even if absorbed in trace amounts, how can that be good?

In order for my son to overcome this, his poop must become soft again so that pooping is painless. Only then I believe he will stop withholding.

My son is breastfed and refuses bottles therefore giving water on a daily basis is a struggle. He does take the sippy cup and some days he does better then others. He eats plenty of fruits and veggies, therefore I don't think diet is an issue. He hardly eats/drinks dairy products either.

If any moms have experienced this with their child, any advice to help my son is greatly appreciated!

Thanks

April 28, 2012

The world health organization you mentioned here even says they should eat food............with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond.

Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information, and the support of their family, the health

care system and society at large.Colostrum, the yellowish, sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy, is recommended by WHO as the perfect food for the newborn, and feeding should be initiated within the first hour after birth.Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond.http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/ From: Sara Jane Cornell To: "miralax " <miralax >Sent: Sat, April 28, 2012 12:50:17 AMSubject: Re: Breastfeeding (was Help! My 15 month old is constipated)