How Much Juice And What Kind Of Juice Should I

Posted on Sat, 18 Jul 2020

Question: How much juice and what kind of juice should I give my three month old for constipation when he's asleep he rolls on his left side and when you try sitting him up he'll also try to curl back words like he's in pain off and on he won't eat because he'll take a few drinks and then starts crying like it hurts I just want to know how much juice to give him and if that don't work what other over-the-counter things can I try he's been sleeping since about 9 a.m. this morning I mean he's alive he's moving

Answered by Dr. Lisa Baker (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
He does not need any juice for nutrition. And, he does not need treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

He does not need any juice for nutrition. And, he does not need treatment for constipation unless his stools are hard, round, dry balls.

If he is not pooping frequently, but what does come out is soft, then this is just normal. You may even have a "blow out" poop where it is everywhere, even coming out the diaper up his back. If he is constipated, you'll need about 2 ounces of prune juice, and you'll need to dilute it.

You might first try Pedialyte, which often works because of the added electrolytes and is safe.

Some amount of gas is normal for babies because their intestines and stomach enzymes are still maturing and adjusting to eating. If he has a fever, or blood in his stool, or is in true pain, then he needs to see a doctor for an evaluation.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee