Infant constipation remedies using Karo syrup already known by public since a long time ago but recent research results proved that this method is no longer recommended for use. If you get any suggestion to use Karo syrup to cure your baby hard bowel movement then but you should read this article first before making your decision.
Why infant constipation remedies using Karo syrup is not recommended?
Well, according to the latest research recent Karo syrup products that are sold in the market does not contain the type of chemical structure that draws fluid into the intestine and softens stools which resulted in the use of dark karo syrup is no longer effective to cure infant constipation. In addition, the use of preservatives in some products also predicted to be dangerous to baby under 1 year old. Karo syrup has also been proved to cause infant botulism, of a rare but serious form of food poisoning.
Therefore, from now on we suggest that you no longer use Karo syrup as a method of baby constipation remedies.
Since we discuss about infant constipation problem in here we would like to recommend you to use safe methods to cure your infant constipation. Some infant constipation home remedies methods that we recommend includes:
- Give your baby more water but do not forget to feed your baby normally (breast or formula milk). Please remember that water can’t replace normal feedings. It is just an addition to normal feeding actually.
- If the addition of water has not been able to cure your baby constipation then you can try to give prune juice to replace water as an addition to normal feedings. Mix 1 / 4 oz. of prune juice with 6 oz. of water and give 2 or 3 times in a day.
- In addition, if your baby has already started eating solid foods you need to replace it with softer foods such as fruit puree (pear or prune) or barley cereal.
If your baby constipation isn’t getting any better after 3 days home treatments you should consider using water-based lubricant on your baby’s anus or seek a pediatrician advice IMMEDIATELY.
Once again, please avoid using Karo syrup for infant constipation remedies for your baby’s health sake.