For constipated/reflux baby

[claire0209]

My lb had really bad reflux from being a couple of weeks old (now 11 weeks). It got to the pint where he was projectile vomiting constantly through the day and night, in the end we changed his milk to anti reflux. He has been fine for a good 4-5 weeks but is now really constipated (he has also been unwell with cold so don't think this is helping) his poo has always been a bit more solid since changing milk but he has been in agony today trying to poo. Has anyone tried the comfort milk for colic and constipation? Hopefully this would resolve the constipation but what about reflux? Has anyone with a reflux baby tried this?

Ours was on anti reflux and we had this problem. Try a very small amount of prune juice in with the milk or fruit juice see if that helps. Also try a couple of oz of cooled boiled water for them to drink from a bottle. If it doesn't help speak to GP as ours ended on a very small dose of laxative which made such a difference. We were feeling awful before as we'd tried everything and she was in so much pain pooing we had to help her and she screamed in pain. Hope this helps

He's been so much better since I posted this. I do give him water in between feeds to try and avoid constipation. Tried getting prune juice but couldn't find any anywhere the other night (when it was really bad). Will get some in though in case this happens again, hopefully it was just a one off and won't happen regular. Thanks for your response

I'd ask your GP to prescribe infant Movicol. It's fantastic stuff.

Fruit juice is not a good idea for a baby under 6 months. Especially one with reflux. Lactulose or Movicol are more suitable for constipation.