Laxatives made from a malt barley extract maltsupex or psyllium powder metamucil can soften.
Constipation powder for babies.
Laxatives such as miralax are usually preferred only when the child is suffering from chronic constipation or when constipation is not cured with dietary changes alone.
Prunes can be soaked overnight and given to a baby first thing in the morning.
Common causes of constipation include.
You can also give your baby prune juice.
The prosobee formula is one of the best soy based blends to prevent baby constipation.
Constipation can either occur from a lack of fiber or fluid in the diet or if the movements of the bowel slow down due to disease medications hormones or trauma causing a longer transit for feces through the bowel.
Prunes are rich in fibre and a great source of multivitamins.
If your baby is four to eight months old try two to four ounces of 100 percent prune apple or pear juice for two weeks and six ounces if they re eight to 12 months.
Being a good source of fibre they can ease and speed up the bowel movements.
It is definitely worth a try if you think your baby s discomfort has to do with being dairy and lactose intolerant.