Flaxseed for Baby Constipation: Flax Seed for Infants
January 14, 2009 by admin
Filed under Infant & Child Constipation Remedy
Many parents wonder if flaxseed or the oil should be given to constipated infants. Flax seed is more nutritious than flaxseed oil because it contains protein, vitamins, minerals, lignans and fiber. Flaxseed oil contains no fiber and very little lignan. Some people prefer flax oil for its omega-3 fatty acids and not having to grind the seeds. For constipation... Read More
Hirschsprung’s Disease and Constipation
November 18, 2008 by admin
Filed under Child Digestive Disorders
Hirschsprung’s disease is a disease of the large intestine, also called the colon. The disease usually occurs in children and causes severe constipation. The disease is present when a baby is born resulting from missing nerve cells in the last portion of a baby’s colon. It causes constipation because the baby has problems passing stool.... Read More
Baby Constipation: Remedies for Infants
November 6, 2008 by admin
Filed under Infant & Child Constipation Remedy
During the first of life your baby will pass dark, tarry looking stool called meconium. Meconium is dead skin cells, hair and other secretions which are swallowed by the baby during pregnancy. By the time your baby is a week old, he will pass about 8-10 of these stools each day. Breast fed babies stool drops to around 4 per day after 4 weeks. The stool... Read More
Toddler Constipation: Natural Remedy for Children
November 4, 2008 by admin
Filed under Infant & Child Constipation Remedy
Constipation occurs when waste material moves through the bowel too slowly. It is characterized as infrequent bowel movements and the passage of hard and painful stools. Usually constipation is caused by a diet low in fiber, ingesting too much dairy products such as milk and cheese, not drinking enough water or waiting too long to go to the bathroom.... Read More
Karo Syrup for Baby Constipation: Is it safe for Infants?
November 2, 2008 by admin
Filed under Infant & Child Constipation Remedy
Karo syrup has long been suggested as a remedy to relieve infant constipation. A number of years ago there were concerns raised as to whether corn syrup (Karo) contains spores of bacteria which cause botulism (a gastro-intestinal illness) and can become fatal. It is honey which contains Botulinum spores and should not be given to infants under twelve... Read More
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