My 10 Month Old Is Constipated Non-stop....

Updated on December 28, 2009
T.N. asks from Houston, TX
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My 10 month old refuses to drink anything other than formula. I can't get her to drink any jusice or water..... I think that she desperately needs the water, Her little urine is so strong and it is the constant problem with her bowel movements... Help! What should I do?

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S.W.

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Does her formula have iron in it? If so, try it without the iron and see it if helps. You can always add a bit of Karo syrup in it to help with the bowel movements. What kinds of veggies/fruit does she eat? Bananas will constipate a child and that is why a pedi will recommend them for diahrrea relief.

Does she eat grapes, dried cranberries, raisins, cheerios, canned/frozen cooked carrots, or green beans etc?? I used to keep a baggie of raisins, cheerios and baby marshmallows with me for my toddler grandson and he loved it. When I watch my grandkids, no matter the age, first thing I do is give them a bowl of grape or raisins when they come in the door. My adult kids could not figure out why I do that. My comment- No worrying about a tummy ache or constipation! Much luck!

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A.C.

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A 10 month old doesn't need juice--it really adds nothing nutritionally especially since she is still on formula.

If you are using rice cereal that is another binding food--I believe she is old enough to consider introducing oat cereal which will encourage a little more movement. Ditto on the pears, peaches, prunes.

Something else to try would be adding small amounts (1-3 tsp per day) of ground flaxseed to her cereal or other foods--it is low risk for allergies and has Omega-3 fats which are good for a growing brain. Grinding it fresh gives you the most benefits, but you can get cold-milled in the "health" section at Wal-Mart that is affordable and does the trick. Keep it sealed in the refrigerator to prevent oxidation.

A strong smelling urine can simply be a by product of all the fortification in the formula, but dehydration is always a concern this time of year.

Is she still just using a bottle...or have you introduced a cup (regular, sippy, or straw)? Sometimes the novelty at this age will do the trick.

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D.G.

answers from Corpus Christi on

My son was very similiar...try pear juice..watered down..did wonders, good luck--If that doesnt work see the doc

L.A.

answers from Austin on

Prunes, pears, peaches are all great things to help with this. These can be added to cereal or just fed to the child.
I used to also lay my daughter on her back and peddle her legs slowly while holding them close to her abdomen. This can also help get things moving. Make sure she has tummy time.. Her movements and the pressure can help.

I agree that sometimes, Iron formula can cause constipation.

If nothing else works, you may need to consider your child have an allergy to something she is ingesting.. If you breast feed, it may be something you eat..

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