Baby on S26 & constipated - help

Both diarrhea and constipation are signs of allergy / intolerance to the milk. I wouldn't give such a little baby anything for constipation, rather try changing the milk.

Shame Berry, I know exactly how you are feeling. How long has your LO been on S26 for? For me I had my LO on NAN then Lactogen and was terribly constipated then at my 6 week check up at my paed he recommended that I change to S26 and to add a teaspoon of brown sugar in all his bottles. Unfortunately it is not a quick fix but it did help. What else you can use is the Glycerine Paediatric suppository to help get rid of any blockage that he may have and then perhaps the brown sugar in all his bottles will help the situation.

It is the worst thing to see your LO suffer and constipation is the worst. Hope it comes right and soon.

Try giving them probiotic drops also.
I would suggest to get some advice from your pharmacy as he may still be too young for medicating - he may just be struggling to adjust to feeding.
If you've tried a few things and still not working then perhaps try over to a soy based formula or you get formula's for sensitive tummy's too.

FYI, my son was also constipated when he was on S26, changed him to NAN and wasn't constipated again.

Perhaps try changing his formula?

Hi,

Try Omega 3, its great for constipation and brain development. But don't use Omega 3 and 6 together, just Omega 3 and a good quality one - we use Nutrilite, if u contact Amway they can put you in touch with a distributer in your area

Lacson ( available at pharmacies) also works well, but its reactive and used when baby is contstipated rather than the omega with prevents constipation- also not sure from what age you can use Lacson

Good luck

Hi Everyone,

My baby boy is 3 weeks old and on S26 formula.

He is very constipated. I have been Making up 100 mls of warm water with 1 teaspoon of brown sugar. He has about 60 mls and it gets his bowel moving, but he cry's every time shame.

Does anyone have any advise?

Thanks