Introducing prune juice to an infant?

[Sullivan's mommy]

I know that breastfed babies rarely get constipated, but they can go long periods of time without pooping. Our little guy has been going a week at a time without and it is obvious that his tummy hurts and he has a LOT of gas. I know prune juice can help but what are the rules for diluting it and whether or not it will help a 4 month old in this situation?
I appreciate the advice, since I asked for it, but I don't need to be told to call my pediatrician. I realize she knows my child best. The office is closed until Monday and the doctor has mentioned the idea of prune juice in the past. I have found very reliable answers online and I'm fairly confident that I can weed through the bad answers, but thanks for your concern. Next time though, try answering the question or go on to the next.

 

[Jackson's My Heart]

If you want to dilute it just put the same amount of prune juice as water. For example, 2 oz of prune juice and 2 oz of water. However, when my son gets constipated his doc told me not to dilute it at all just let the prune juice do its job.

 

[Loving My Baby Monkey!]

I have been feeding Sophie prunes she is 2.5months old. I have a wicked bad digestive system and did not want hers to react like mine, our ped said great as she was already interedted in food, I EBF but my bean is so much better with daily BM's and she really loves prunes! She is now 5 months and top of her class

 

[ginkgo]

My 4 month old went through this and we gave him 2 oz of prune juice and 2 oz of water and gave to him. This helped. We also gave him Gerber 1st Prune baby food. This helped better. He pooped several hours later and it wasn't hard but not diarrea.

 

[Due Feb. 16th ♥]

you should ask your child's doctor about this not strangers on the internet. they are the ones who knows your child the best.

 

[Tanya]

Drink it yourself - that works too!

 

[Hayden's Mommy!]

It's not really "introducing" it to your child - it's more like a remedy you use when needed. Some people give it straight in a bottle, but your 4 month old may refuse it because it will taste completely different than breastmilk/formula. You can either mix it with water, Pedialyte, or breastmilk/formula. As long as its get in there, that's all that matters. Use it until your baby goes, and after, see if he gets constipated again - look at the time frame. Maybe he just needs a bottle with prune juice ever 3 days? See what works for you and your little guy. Good luck!

 

[eloquent]

try modifying your diet instead -something may be affect his digestion. try probiotics & feeding him in an upright position. burp him frequently & contact the pediatrician.