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Changed From Similac Spit-up To Parent's Choice, Has Loose Motions With Foul Smell. Should I Change Back ?
I changed my 9 month old from Similac Spit-up to Parent's Choice Advantage. I've always had to put about 1/2 ounce or and ounce of prune juice in his bottle at night to help him have a bowel movement. I changed his formula 3 days ago and, yesterday afternoon, evening, and then this evening, he has had a very loose and foul smelling bowel movement. He had one healthy looking and normal smelling one earlier today. Should I change his formula back. We've also started him on some table foods (light stuff). Could that also be related? Should I maybe just drop the prune juice?
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
If your son is having loose motions then prune juice should not be given as it acts as a laxative. In case he get constipated then you can always re-introduce the juice.
9 month is an appropriate age to start with solids for a child. Once you give solids, the chances of giving prune juice will be low.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Wishing your son all the best.
Regards,
Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
Thank you for your query.
If your son is having loose motions then prune juice should not be given as it acts as a laxative. In case he get constipated then you can always re-introduce the juice.
9 month is an appropriate age to start with solids for a child. Once you give solids, the chances of giving prune juice will be low.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Wishing your son all the best.
Regards,
Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
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