weetabix does it cause constipation?

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hi ds had weetabix for first time yesterday and has only had one dirty nappy since, which was shortly after breakfast, this is unusual for ds as goes at least 3-4 times daily. He does not seem uncomfortable but have read on mnet that weetabix causes the opposite effect thats why i have waited to give it to him xxx

i have always found weetabix to cause constipation in my ds. he now only gets a half, topped with some rice puffs or cornflakes. and only a couple of times a week. also there is so much salt and sugar in it, so not the greatest of breakfasts anyway.

Didn't realise there was that much salt and sugar in weetabix.

What other cerals are good for babies - other than porridge?

Salt is negligible (0.25g in two Weetabix)as is sugar (1.8g)
A few really get the bowels moving but my ds are seven in one day last week and didn't crap for three days s o I too was worried about the blockage thing!!

Sends all of us the other way - gives DS really bad burns on his bottom when he poos too!!

Gloworm,I'd give Weetabix over puffed rice or cornflakes any day. Very processed those.

My son has minor food allergies and paeds advised not to give the likes of weetabix ( in particular) as it was frequently the culprit in diarrhoea!

I am astonished that anyone says Weetabix is not good for you! Yes, it has some salt and sugar in it but then so do most foods to some degree or another. It is very high in fibre and iron so is usually considered good for getting bowels moving, but I bow to other Mners' experience here. Do bear in mind though that milk can bung you up and there is a tendency to use a lot of milk with weetabix.

No but it does stick to their bums and make changing a nightmare!

ds 8mths has weetabix all the time he loves them, he used to have constipation untill he was weaned.

thanks eveyone,
i am breastfeeding so used 3 oz formula so maybe that is why, just had nap and still not been i think its prunes for lunch!!