help easing constipation pain please
Just recently my Husband and I have been trying to wean our 11 month old daughter off of formula and onto cow's milk (got the okay from the doctor). We were combining approx. 2-3 ounces of whole milk with her formula. She drank about 10 ounces total of whole milk a day for the last 3 days. I noticed she has been constipated, but it has not been an issue until today. She has been crying all day. I also noticed that she is finally getting her first tooth that has not popped through all the way. I assume the constipation is from the milk. I know it is to late to mix anything with the milk or cut back on the milk (which I intend to do) because she is already constipated and in so much pain. I tried giving her some water and a small amount of karo syrup with her formula. She will not drink juice at all, so that is not an option. I went to the store and got a suppository for her, which I already gave her. I tried vaseline as well and that didn't seem to help. She has gone a little, but she is still in so much pain. I don't know what else I can do. Does anyone know of anything that will help her feel better? Should I be putting anything on her? It is red from wiping her. I am not sure if that is also bothering her. Thank you to anyone who can help. I feel so bad for her.
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@1stwoodsbaby I will try rubbing her lower back. Didn't try that. Thank you.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do about the milk. I am afraid to even try giving it to her again.
I guess I am just wondering how long this will last. I thought that once she went real well she would be okay and she hasn't had any whole milk in almost 2 days. My Husband wants to continue giving her whole milk after she starts to feel better. Half a bottle in the morning and half a bottle in the evening. I would be okay with this, except for the fact that that is basically the same amount that she was already drinking. I think it is a bad idea. I was planning on switching to Goat's milk. I don't want her to be in any more pain. I am just sad for her and am looking for any advice that anyone can give me. Thank you.
@misskristin I think you may be right. The constipation has subsided for now, but still seems to be experiencing some discomfort. She is ten times better now though.