Probiotics CAUSING constipation?

[ladyleah]

HI Mammas! (x posted in life with a babe)

My LO was started on probiotics when we was ill (from a vax reaction or roseola....) about a week and a 1/2 ago. He had 2 days of watery stool, which is what prompted me to start the probiotic again. It's a 1/2 teaspoon per day of Udos Probiotic for Infants.

But now- for the first time ever-- he hasn't pooped in 3 days and yesterday he had a tiny bit of what looked like dark brown clay in a clump after some gas. So- he looks to be constipated. His sleep has also been poor the last few nights (but other then that he is fully recovered and his happy active self for over a week).

So- should I quit the probiotics for a moment? He is EBF- and started eating a bit of solids about 7 weeks ago...but he doesn't eat much. (he is almost 8 months old, btw).

[MaryMarg]

Sounds crazy, but the same thing happens with my 4yo. She does better NOT taking probiotics regularly, but whenever she has tummy upset or loose stools, one dose of probiotics is all it takes to regulate her. She tends to not have BMs for a few days if she takes probiotics regularly. Would it help to try the probiotics every other day or consider giving half your current dose daily? Solid foods, such as excessive cereal could contribute, often because the cereals are enriched and iron can contribute to constipation. However, iron is important to a babe your son's age, so if you're giving cereals, I wouldn't stop, just ensure the daily amount given is what's rec'd. That may not be relevant if he's not eating much... Best wishes!