thread: Is this getting too close to constipation?

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  1. #1
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    Dec 2007
    Sunny Qld
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    Question Is this getting too close to constipation?

    We started DD out on Karicare Gold which made her constipated (pellets). So we switched her about a week ago to S26 Gold (which is what DS was on) and now she is grunting and groaning so much when she is pooing. Thought I was in for something really unpleasant before after 20 minutes of groaning, red face,pushing etc, but when I took off her nappy, I could basically peel the poop out of her butt crack it was that solid. Is this getting too much like constipation? She only goes about once a day, 2 if she's lucky!!

    She is on colic relief for wind too if that makes a difference?

    So just not sure if we should try another brand or just use the normal S26 not the gold. Opinions welcome!!!

  2. #2
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    Apr 2008
    Home, where else??
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    I think the Gold formulas tend to cause constipation. I think you might need to try the non-gold S26.

    With my first DS, the doctor suggested I also give about 10ml of water a day to help keep him regular as he was prone to constipation. This seemed to do the trick for him. He was on S26 Gold basically from birth.

  3. #3
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    Jul 2006
    Melbourne
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    Gold formulas often cause constipation (and other problems). I'd ditch the gold and use a straight formula hun. It might not help, but it probably will.

  4. #4
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    Dec 2005
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    I"m not a fan at all of watering down formula - especially not in a newborn. I would ditch the gold formula, use plain old S26 and keep up with the colic relief (is it brauers? that helps with the poos too).

  5. #5
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    Jul 2007
    melb
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    I wouldnt reccomend watering down formula.
    Gold formulas do often constiape babies.
    not a good idea to swap formulas much but as u have tryed 2 golds would suggest s26 and wait for gut to settle down


    colic formulas can help or coloxyl drops

  6. #6
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    Dec 2007
    Sunny Qld
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    Thanks guys - we'll try the normal one then... much to DH's disgust at buying another one!!!!!

    Trillian - yup its braers (sp?) ... its brilliant!!