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Karo Syrup-I did research
However, many mothers automatically assume the baby is constipated
when that really isn't the case. Naomi's response addressed this issue. Giving a baby corn syrup when it's not needed (whether or not the botulism risk is valid or not) can be hard on their little digestive systems. I'd say first and foremost, parents need to *correctly* determine if it's true constipation before assuming corn syrup in a bottle is okay. Nan On Wed, 12 May 2004 20:57:04 -0500, "Tori M." wrote: http://www.vh.org/pediatric/provider...handbook/const ipation.html Treatment 1.. Simple constipation in infants treated with lactulose 2.5 to 10 ml/24 hours, divided TID or QID. Add fruit and fruit juices to diet if older than 4 months. Karo syrup (corn syrup) 15-20ml per 8 oz of formula can be helpful. Previous concerns about the possibility of botulism are unfounded. A glycerin suppository may stimulate the passage of a stool. Changing to Carnation Good Start formula may be helpful with constipation. http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/condi.../aa070501a.htm A common treatment used by parents is adding Karo syrup or other light or dark corn syrups to their infant's bottles of formula. While this is often discouraged because of the theoretical risk of botulism, the AAP reports that it is safe to do. http://www.northshoregeneralpediatri...stipation.html In dealing with constipation, prune juice is a simple, safe and cheap way to go, even for infants as young as 2-3 weeks. Many parents start with 1 ounce mixed in with the first formula feed of the day and then titrate up or down depending on results. If 2-3 ounces of prune juice per day doesn't help or is irritating to the baby, malt supex may be helpful. This is simply a barley extract in liquid or powder form, available without prescription for a whopping $40+ for a large bottle. Titrate up or down from 1 tsp in 1-2 bottles per day. Karo syrup is much cheaper but somewhat controversial and often more irritating. If a constipated infant or young child is in pain, parents may administer a pediatric glycerin suppository or use Baby-Lax for immediate but temporary relief. In older children, a pediatric fleet enema may be used. I am adding this one because it has some other sugestions for constipation. http://www.storknet.com/experts/nutrition/jf1.htm |
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Karo Syrup-I did research
http://www.vh.org/pediatric/provider...handbook/const
ipation.html Treatment 1.. Simple constipation in infants treated with lactulose 2.5 to 10 ml/24 hours, divided TID or QID. Add fruit and fruit juices to diet if older than 4 months. Karo syrup (corn syrup) 15-20ml per 8 oz of formula can be helpful. Previous concerns about the possibility of botulism are unfounded. A glycerin suppository may stimulate the passage of a stool. Changing to Carnation Good Start formula may be helpful with constipation. http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/condi.../aa070501a.htm A common treatment used by parents is adding Karo syrup or other light or dark corn syrups to their infant's bottles of formula. While this is often discouraged because of the theoretical risk of botulism, the AAP reports that it is safe to do. http://www.northshoregeneralpediatri...stipation.html In dealing with constipation, prune juice is a simple, safe and cheap way to go, even for infants as young as 2-3 weeks. Many parents start with 1 ounce mixed in with the first formula feed of the day and then titrate up or down depending on results. If 2-3 ounces of prune juice per day doesn't help or is irritating to the baby, malt supex may be helpful. This is simply a barley extract in liquid or powder form, available without prescription for a whopping $40+ for a large bottle. Titrate up or down from 1 tsp in 1-2 bottles per day. Karo syrup is much cheaper but somewhat controversial and often more irritating. If a constipated infant or young child is in pain, parents may administer a pediatric glycerin suppository or use Baby-Lax for immediate but temporary relief. In older children, a pediatric fleet enema may be used. I am adding this one because it has some other sugestions for constipation. http://www.storknet.com/experts/nutrition/jf1.htm -- Bonnie 3/20/02 Anna or Xavier due 10/17/04 |
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Karo Syrup-I did research
However, many mothers automatically assume the baby is constipated
when that really isn't the case. Naomi's response addressed this issue. Giving a baby corn syrup when it's not needed (whether or not the botulism risk is valid or not) can be hard on their little digestive systems. I'd say first and foremost, parents need to *correctly* determine if it's true constipation before assuming corn syrup in a bottle is okay. This is very true, I though my little one might have been constipated until i did a search on google which told me what he was doing was normal and it wasn't constipation as his stools were still soft and runny. People need to correctly determine if it is constipation or not before stuffing something down their throat. Leanne. |
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Karo Syrup-I did research
Tori M. wrote:
But you conveniently skipped the more recent research which indicates a five-fold increase in infant botulism from feeding Karo syrup. See my post in ther other thread. You can also search Medline on the issue: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/ The most prominent article lists the odds ratio for corn syrup ingestion as 5.2. Karo syrup is not the leading cause of infant botulism, but it is a very real one. Best wishes, Ericka |
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Karo Syrup-I did research
Tori M. wrote:
But you conveniently skipped the more recent research which indicates a five-fold increase in infant botulism from feeding Karo syrup. See my post in ther other thread. You can also search Medline on the issue: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/ The most prominent article lists the odds ratio for corn syrup ingestion as 5.2. Karo syrup is not the leading cause of infant botulism, but it is a very real one. Best wishes, Ericka Your right I just clicked on the first few sites that I saw that where not run by a "product" I did not look for dates or times. Tori -- Bonnie 3/20/02 Anna or Xavier due 10/17/04 "Ericka Kammerer" wrote in message ... Tori M. wrote: But you conveniently skipped the more recent research which indicates a five-fold increase in infant botulism from feeding Karo syrup. See my post in ther other thread. You can also search Medline on the issue: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/ The most prominent article lists the odds ratio for corn syrup ingestion as 5.2. Karo syrup is not the leading cause of infant botulism, but it is a very real one. Best wishes, Ericka |
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Karo Syrup-I did research
http://www.vh.org/pediatric/provider...handbook/const
ipation.html Treatment 1.. Simple constipation in infants treated with lactulose 2.5 to 10 ml/24 hours, divided TID or QID. Add fruit and fruit juices to diet if older than 4 months. Karo syrup (corn syrup) 15-20ml per 8 oz of formula can be helpful. Previous concerns about the possibility of botulism are unfounded. A glycerin suppository may stimulate the passage of a stool. Changing to Carnation Good Start formula may be helpful with constipation. http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/condi.../aa070501a.htm A common treatment used by parents is adding Karo syrup or other light or dark corn syrups to their infant's bottles of formula. While this is often discouraged because of the theoretical risk of botulism, the AAP reports that it is safe to do. http://www.northshoregeneralpediatri...stipation.html In dealing with constipation, prune juice is a simple, safe and cheap way to go, even for infants as young as 2-3 weeks. Many parents start with 1 ounce mixed in with the first formula feed of the day and then titrate up or down depending on results. If 2-3 ounces of prune juice per day doesn't help or is irritating to the baby, malt supex may be helpful. This is simply a barley extract in liquid or powder form, available without prescription for a whopping $40+ for a large bottle. Titrate up or down from 1 tsp in 1-2 bottles per day. Karo syrup is much cheaper but somewhat controversial and often more irritating. If a constipated infant or young child is in pain, parents may administer a pediatric glycerin suppository or use Baby-Lax for immediate but temporary relief. In older children, a pediatric fleet enema may be used. I am adding this one because it has some other sugestions for constipation. http://www.storknet.com/experts/nutrition/jf1.htm I know you hate me too but that is okay....thanks for the links anyway. -- Bonnie 3/20/02 Anna or Xavier due 10/17/04 |
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Karo Syrup-I did research
I know you hate me too but that is okay....thanks for the links anyway.
Crystal I do not hate anyone. I strongly dislike some people but fortunatly I have the attitude that if it is someone that lives far away from me and that I will *probably* never meet them I barely make a judgement one way or the other. I have *met* people online that I want to know more about and I feel close to but other then being annoyed from time to time I can not really say I dislike anyone online. Have you annoyed me at times? Yes. Hate you? No. Tori -- Bonnie 3/20/02 Anna or Xavier due 10/17/04 "CrystalRGarcia74" wrote in message ... http://www.vh.org/pediatric/provider...ehandbook/cons t ipation.html Treatment 1.. Simple constipation in infants treated with lactulose 2.5 to 10 ml/24 hours, divided TID or QID. Add fruit and fruit juices to diet if older than 4 months. Karo syrup (corn syrup) 15-20ml per 8 oz of formula can be helpful. Previous concerns about the possibility of botulism are unfounded. A glycerin suppository may stimulate the passage of a stool. Changing to Carnation Good Start formula may be helpful with constipation. http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/condi.../aa070501a.htm A common treatment used by parents is adding Karo syrup or other light or dark corn syrups to their infant's bottles of formula. While this is often discouraged because of the theoretical risk of botulism, the AAP reports that it is safe to do. http://www.northshoregeneralpediatri...stipation.html In dealing with constipation, prune juice is a simple, safe and cheap way to go, even for infants as young as 2-3 weeks. Many parents start with 1 ounce mixed in with the first formula feed of the day and then titrate up or down depending on results. If 2-3 ounces of prune juice per day doesn't help or is irritating to the baby, malt supex may be helpful. This is simply a barley extract in liquid or powder form, available without prescription for a whopping $40+ for a large bottle. Titrate up or down from 1 tsp in 1-2 bottles per day. Karo syrup is much cheaper but somewhat controversial and often more irritating. If a constipated infant or young child is in pain, parents may administer a pediatric glycerin suppository or use Baby-Lax for immediate but temporary relief. In older children, a pediatric fleet enema may be used. I am adding this one because it has some other sugestions for constipation. http://www.storknet.com/experts/nutrition/jf1.htm -- Bonnie 3/20/02 Anna or Xavier due 10/17/04 |
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