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12 Mar 2024

Which water for constipated babies?

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Constipation is a common and very debilitating problem and can be alleviated by giving the baby certain brands of water.

  • Constipation starts after 4 days without a stool for the baby.
  • Water that is too high in minerals may cause diarrhea.
  • You can also give a little Hepar—mineral water rich in magnesium— from time to time to help transit, but you must not overdo it to preserve the baby's intestines.
  • Evaluate baby water by selecting a reduced dry residue.
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Tasha
2 Jun 2023

Omg!!!!! SUPERRRRR CONSTIPATED FEELS LIKE MY BOTTOM IS GOONA FALL OUT! Been drinking lots of water so I don’t understand helpppp

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Cece
please tell me when you get the answer 😩
2 Jun 2023

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Quila
Drink apple juice or prune juice! I drink cranberry apple! Or just blend you up some fruit smoothies with some spinach or kale.
2 Jun 2023

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Rais Kadeh
14 Jan 2023

Is it normal that I am so constipated at 29 weeks and I haven't had any contractions my water didn't break nothing is that normal that I'm constipated

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Melissa
Yes it's normal you can take some stool softeners
14 Jan 2023

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Triecey
How have you been feeling?.
14 Jan 2023

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Shawntill
30 Dec 2022

I really need help. I’m 8weeks and 4 days along and I’m constipated. I tried taking some daily fiber water mix stuff and it worked but made me cramp and nauseous. What can I do?

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Shawntill
No I haven’t tried that and that’s a great idea I forgot all about prune juice
30 Dec 2022

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Kashmirs Mommy ❤️
Try colace but try not to try to many different combinations
30 Dec 2022

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Laurel
9 Dec 2022

Okay mommas I need some advice! Baby boy is constipated so this morning I gave him some water and apple juice but still no poop and he’s obviously trying to and his stomach is upset 😓 he’s only 2 months so not sure what to do

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Jamie
I've heard giving them a teeny tiny bit of coffee will help but I've never tried it with a baby
9 Dec 2022

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Lauren
I think my girl may be today. How did you know for sure?
9 Dec 2022

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Jenna
1 Dec 2022

Listen so idky but I’ve been getting constipated really easily. I eat healthy I drink what I’d think is plenty of water. I’m active but I just keep getting constipated:( I have to take baby aspirin for my blood pressure and I don’t think that would make me not able to go. Does anyone relate to this ? If so has anything helped?

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Jasiah
Yes same way and nothing helped
1 Dec 2022

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Nikki
3 Sep 2022

My baby is two months old. She has been very constipated. The pediatrician suggested giving her 4 Oz of water twice a day. Has anyone else been recommended this? I know she is a doctor I've just always heard it could hurt your baby giving them water before 6 months.

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Destiny
I honestly wouldn’t do a whole 4oz at a time especially by baby being only 2mths I would break the 4oz down. My daughter was the same way and only once I did literally water but by her being a fussy one and gassy also I tried gripe water drops and the first time I tried within 5mins it helped her get some out so that’s something else you could try. Also you could like rub on her belly especially I believe it’s left side to help the process and warm baths possibly a warm rag too sat on her belly and waist area helps the process too it may not work asap but it definitely did help me alotttt with her. Hopefully I gave you a little information that help you and baby❤️
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Taneshia
No water doesn’t hurt the baby it just doesn’t have any calories n it thats y they normally dnt want u water
3 Sep 2022

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KEE
29 Aug 2022

Hi Ladies I have a question! Chosen is 18 days and he’s constipated, I’ve tried Apple juice & Water, prune juice & water I’ve even gave him constipation ease. Can you tell me what’s best for this? (First time mom)

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KEE
We’re do you purchase gripe water? Is that basically baby water
29 Aug 2022

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NI NI
Walmart sells it
29 Aug 2022

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jamie
29 May 2022

My baby has been constipated really bad I’m using gental ease formula is there another kind that won’t make him so constipated is it ok to give him a little bit of water 

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💙 Mama Lioness 💙
try gerber good start gentle . same thing happened to my baby boy. w 2 Enfamil 2 Similac . once i switched to ggsg he has 0 issues and hes way more content which makes me happy bc i no he good.
29 May 2022

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💙 Mama Lioness 💙
and ive had luck with finding it at food lion but i dont no if u have that grocery store im in NC
29 May 2022

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Kacee
18 May 2022

My 6 month old daughter HATES water... and when she does drink it out of a 3 month sippy cup she chokes... any advice on how to get her to drink water? I dont want her getting constipated...

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Kim
You can try a lil corn syrup or sugar. My son is the same way and this helped.
18 May 2022

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Kim
Don’t use too much because a blow can occur is you do.
18 May 2022

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Daisy
16 May 2022

Girls I am STRUGGLING. I have been so constipated and bloated, I’ve tried miralax and more water intake. Any suggestions? I’m so miserable 🥺

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thania
Prune juice 😩
16 May 2022

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Daisy
Thank you!! It’s so bad. I get uncomfortable cramps and it scares me when I can’t use the bathroom 😩
16 May 2022

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