Reply With QuoteCan't find a specific reference yet but the concern with frequent / regular use of bowel medications is missing an underlying reason for the constipation, which is a sign, not an actual disease.
http://www.springerlink.com/content/...x/fulltext.pdf
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OMG why are all of these replies seperate i thought id done them all in one post....sorry what did i do wrong?
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Can't find a specific reference yet but the concern with frequent / regular use of bowel medications is missing an underlying reason for the constipation, which is a sign, not an actual disease.
http://www.springerlink.com/content/...x/fulltext.pdf
Definitely!! xxx
Might have to get some BLS advice,tips and hints from you next time we meet up
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ok obviously my post re sleep and solids was 'disagreed' a few times over lol as i said it was only what i found and a suggestion. Oh and cololxy when used correctly doesnt hurt especially if nothing else is working .... i wasnt suggesting with every meal just until that poo had happened
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It isn't that coloxyl will *hurt* - it is more that if you need to use it frequently to manage recurrent constipation then further investigation should occur. Just in case there is an underlying issue that has not been recognised.
Constant use of laxatives can give you a lazy bowel and the more you use them, the more you need them so the dose increases.
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Appletree, there is tonnes of research to show that using any sort of laxative is a problem, especially in young kids. I'm sure it even says on the consumer information that long term use is not recommended. Even in the short term, the body becomes dependent on it - ie regulates to the level it needs to with the additional help - so it can be a very long and difficult process to get the bowel working properly again. I'm surprised your medical practitioner didn't give you more information about this, although I think many are so pharmaceutical focused that forget the longer term impacts.
Definitely giving foods that are as close to "normal" as possible is the best idea. There really is no need for baby food after 6 months (the recommended time to start solids). They can eat finger foods so chunks of fruit and steamed vegies is a common place to start. Also starting solids very slowly is a good idea - BLS is great for this for this because you put the food down in front of the baby and they only eat what they want.
If a baby isn't showing signs of interest and food is upsetting their tummy, it's a pretty safe bet they are not ready yet. My first DS wasn't ready until nearly 1. Once their iron stores start to deplete and they need extra nutrition in their diet (and this can happen anywhere between 6 and 12 months depending on a number of factors), they will start to eat. Again, BLS is great for this because you don't need to know when they are ready. They will play with food until they are ready to eat it, and then start eating themselves when the time is right.
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