Yes it does sound like a lot but it certainly works. I used a variation of that which was recommended to me by the baby health nurse when talia was little and she hadn't done a poo for 10 days. Worked miracles!!! She was happier, mummy was relieved. When Talia was toilet training as well she got severly constipated and the only way to keep her regular other than using a laxative for at least 6 months as suggested by the doctor, was to give her a dose of that mixture. I think there should be a guide book for new mums that have all those sort of gems in it.