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bf causing constipation in toddler?

post #1 of 6
9/15/09 at 4:25pm
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Hi! I am tandem nursing a newborn and a 3.5 yo, and I was wondering if the breastmilk could be causing my toddler constipation. Does anyone know? Thanks!
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post #2 of 6
9/15/09 at 4:27pm
It would usually cause the opposite problem.

Liz
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post #3 of 6
9/15/09 at 4:39pm
I agree with pp and I can't think of any way it could cause constipation. Maybe if you were eating a food that was an allergen for the child?
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post #4 of 6
9/15/09 at 4:45pm
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Originally Posted by pbjmama View Post
I agree with pp and I can't think of any way it could cause constipation. Maybe if you were eating a food that was an allergen for the child?
That's about it.

Liz
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post #5 of 6
9/15/09 at 5:25pm
agree with pp- not unless you are eating a food they are intolerant and/or allergic .
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post #6 of 6
9/15/09 at 9:05pm
Much more likely to cause loose stools than constipation, especially as you are nursing a newborn. I'd look to other causes for the constipation.
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