How to Alleviate Constipation in Infants

Alleviating constipation in an infant, without drugs, can be important to a parent as well as the child. Sometimes using home remedies is worth a try before progressing to medications. Using this method generally works if used consistently.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Water
• Dark Karo syrup
• Baby bottle

How to Alleviate Constipation in Infants

1. Put 4 ounces of water in the baby's bottle. Add 1 teaspoon of dark Karo syrup.
2. Shake well.
3. Feed to infant.

Tips & Warnings

• This method can take 4 to 12 hours to work. Readminister after 12 hours if the constipation continues. If the condition doesn't cease after 24 hours, call your family doctor.
• You can substitute formula for the water.
• Do not give this to an infant that has been diagnosed with diabetes.
• Do not exceed the dosage or the ratio described in Step 1. Too much syrup can cause diarrhea or upset your infant's salt balance.