Ok..... here's the deal. My daughter has been screaming for the past 2 days and it's not constant, it's off and on, but when she starts it goes on for a while. I have given her many baths thinking maybe her bottom was burning but I've ruled that out now. I've also given her tylenol and baby orajel thinking maybe it was her teeth or something else tylenol would help and this hasn't done any good. She doesn't have a fever and her routine hasn't changed. I know her cry and I know she's in pain so any help would be appreciated!!! I think she may be constipated and have gas. She pooped a little bit yesterday but that was it. Is there anything baby safe I can give her for that? She's only 14 months old. THANKS SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!
Thank you all for all of your help!!!! I really appreciate it! We tried prune juice and she did end up pooping but it seemed so hurt her when she did and even after she went she just kept screaming. We ended up taking her to the doctor and they admitted her into the hospital because she was not pottying enough and it hurt when she did. They thought something was wrong with her kidneys but after some basic tests they found nothing and she was released today with some medicine for colon spasms (colic). If the medicine doesn't help within 3 to 4 days we have been reffered to a specialist in another city. THANKS FOR YOU SUPPORT!!!!! I'll keep you posted!
When my daughter was constipated I put about a tablespoon of Karo syrup in her milk everytime I gave her milk, it worked great and wasn't uncomfortable like the sipositories (sp?). I hope that is all it is, but both my kids cried a lot when they were constipated, and my daughter had it a lot. Good luck.
L.
When my son was a baby I kept thinking he had a stomach ache, as he cried so, but found out later he had an ear infection. He wasn't rubbing his ear, so I had no clue. If you think she is constipated, try kayro (white) syrup in her formula, sometimes this does the trick.
Couple things for you to try. Mylicon drops help with gas HOWEVER they are constipating (They slow your gut down, which blocks you up). So if she's constipated not a good idea. Try full strength prune juice or apple juice then follow with a nice warm bath with baking soda. I usually add 1/4 box per bath. Just be prepared for her to poop in the bathtub when you do that (It helps to relax their spincter muscles). I also recommend a warm towel or pillow case on her tummy. The heat works to help stimulate her tummy nerves and move the gas and poop along (I usually iron a pillowcase or hand towel just until warm, but not hot) Milk of Magnesium works well too. And they do make a baby suppository, but usually you want to clear her from the top of her gut down. Suppositories and enemas are LAST resorts. I've been dealing with a constipated child for 8 years, and we still have to work on it. Once you get this straightened out, I would recommend that you start her on some daily baby yogurt,like yo baby. This will help with the good flora in her tummy and hopefully keep it from becoming a problem again.
If none of the above works, or any of the following occur:
--Continued screaming
--abodomen is swollen
--she starts vomiting
--her poops look different
--or she develops a fever,
you need to call your pedi IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT. PM me if you have any questions. I'm an old pedi nurse pre SAHM days.
How long has it been since she had a good boop? 3 days is the max my peditrician gave us for an infant/toddler. I used straight apple juice or dark karo syrup in water (forgot the measurements) for my kids when they had troubles though my son would go EVERY time I have him yogurt when he was a toddler.
Definitely try the massage techiques as well. If you are at your wit's end, call the doctor! No doctor should ever give you a hard time or blow you off when it comes to children.
Praying for you!
J. S.
Karo syrup works well,my doctor suggested I mix a teaspoon into my son's bottles. Since she's nursing maybe you could mix it in some warm ceral for breakfast.
if you think its gas definately try prunes or prune juice works like a champ. i know how frusterating a screaming baby can be when you dont know what to do to make it better.
I used Mylicon for gas with my kiddos. The dosage is on the package. I hope she feels better soon!
Miralax is over the counter now. It is what the gastrointerologist prescribed for my daughter who had terrible bouts of constipation. There is also 'little tummies' laxative drops, or little bulb enemas with pre-measured amounts for infants, and infant laxative suppositories, those are both to try for immediate relief. If she truly is constipated I feel for her and you, I went through this often, and you know that has to be truly uncomfortable. You normally will hear them straining and grunting if it is. Warm baths are good. And, if it continues, call her pediatrician. Could also very well be an ear infection. She'll need an antibiotic for that. Tylenol helps in the meantime,and warm compresses on the ear in pain. There are homeopathic ear drops as well, but if it's an infection, her pedi. will tell you and an antibiotic is necesarry. Good luck. Hope she feels better
Apples are a regulator (not juice, but the actual fruit). If a child is constipated, it helps. If a child has diarrhea, it helps.
Good luck.
Blessings,
P. <><
A good way of finding out if it is gas take her legs and bend her knees up to her stomach if she pushes her leg out straight with a scream it is gas. Mylicon drops are good and so is prune juice. Good luck!!!
My daughter has problems going on and off. The best thing I have found is prune juice. (I give it in a bottle and dilute it just a little) It will make her go but if she is really backed up it's going to hurt her so be prepared. I do bicycle motions with my daughter and it helps it come out better.
Hello K.,
if she's constipated, it's painful to pass gas. give her baby pears food. or small pieces of pears. pears have the same amount of fiber as prunes but don't give the gas pain that prunes do. you may have to help her have a bowel movement, talk to the pediatrician/nurse,etc. any food allergies? milk allergies? something got her constipated. figure out what. pears help my kids get regular. ask the doctor about milk of magnesia. probably 1/2 teaspoon would do the trick. good luck! ~C.~
Fleets makes an enema that used to be called "Baby Lax" now it is sold as "Pedia_Lax" is safe to use. I have had to use it on my 3 month old. As a pediatric home health nurse, I have also had to use it on patients. It works very quickly and is very effective. You could also give her some prune juice if you don't want to give your baby an enema.
Good Luck
A.
My 14 month old has battled chronic constipation since birth, which made her extremely fussy and have poor sleeping habits (due to pain/tummy spasms from not pooping). Her pedi. has her on 1-3 tsp. of milk of magnesia to keep things moving down there....and it works! Also, apple prune juice works sometimes.
If it is constipation, give her LOTS of juice (still watered down of course). Anything sugary can cause diarrhea so lots for constipation and none if she has diarrhea already.
I'm glad to see your daughter is better. It's hard when you can't give them instant relief.
Have you tried giving her Mylicon drops? I know when my son is constipated (17 months old) I give her apple prune juice or just straight prune juice and that usually does the trick. You could call you pedi to see what they say, but the prune juice always works for us. Hope this helps.
boil some rice. take the water off of the rice and place in a sippy cup with a bit of sweetner ie honey or whatever sweetner you might utilize. that will knock out any gassy problem.
Grape juice. Straight... not diluted.
There's also a couple of baby massage techniques that help with gas - drum your fingers on her stomach (like tapping on a desk with all four) helps to break up large gas bubbles and the I L U can help to push gas towards her rectum. To do: straight down from HER left lower ribs to left hip area is I. Then L goes across the top of the abdomen (her right rib area to left rib area) then follows the I down. U goes upside down.. from her right hip area to right lower ribs across to follow the L - I. If you know anything about anatomy - you're following the descending colon with the I then Transverse and descending colon with the L and then ascending / transverse / descending with the U. I tell my baby I LOVE YOU with each one.. which kind of got to the point that now with a tummy ache they'll raise their shirt and say I LOVE YOU please mommy.
Alternate between the tapping and the ILUs - you should dispel any gas.
Grape juice pulls water into the intestines to fight constipation just like Milk of Magnesia.. so be prepared for some runny stools. Also make sure she's getting plenty of fluids, because constipation is a first sign of dehydration - which is not uncommon as they pass from straight formula (or breastmilk) to mostly solid foods. Check the number of wet diapers and see if that's decreased - if so, hydration may completely resolve the constipation without grape juice.
S.
I would try Mylanta Orgonal Liquid for tummy ache and gas. for that age give you can give up to 1 teaspoon at a time... really sounds like she has a bad tummy ache and gas pains...
you could also try TUMS giver her one and see if that helps.
Good luck-A. J
i used prune juice with her cereal or soem with her regular juice. prune juice is strong tasting so i always mixed it with something else. my mom suggested karo syrup but i hated giving them a spoon ful of sugar
I may be a little late on this response....if I am and the problem is resolved, an idea for the future....
You could try giving her apple juice between meals to help make things easier to go to the bathroom. Prune juice always seems to work(eewwww!).
In the baby area of most stores they will have gas medicine or you could ask the store's pharmacist.
Try massaging her stomach or pushing her knees into her stomach.
Whatever you decide to try first, do it now because if it goes on for too long it could cause problems. You may want to call her doctor and leave a message for them. They won't charge for advice.
I hope your daughter feels better.
