Whole milk = really hard diapers. Help!

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bigSmile

Thu, Mar 22 2012, 1:21 pm

My daughter is nearly 12 months, and I am in the process of switching her from formula to milk. For various reasons, I really want her to drink whole milk, but that is making her diapers really really hard.

I've tried giving her grapes, but that is not enough, and I don't want to give her juice unless I absolutely have to.

Any suggestions?

EmesOrNT

Thu, Mar 22 2012, 1:23 pm

I don't have any suggestions, as I am in the process of switching to whole milk too, and BH there have been no problems, except a slight runny nose which may be seasonal. I do wonder about the grapes though. I think those are dangerous to give to babies under 2.

MaBelleVie

Thu, Mar 22 2012, 1:27 pm

Is she complaining or in pain? If not, I wouldn't worry too much. It may just be an adjustment period.

bigSmile

Thu, Mar 22 2012, 2:03 pm

emesornt wrote:

I do wonder about the grapes though. I think those are dangerous to give to babies under 2.

I cut them into small pieces so it's not a choking hazard.

MaBelleVie wrote:

Is she complaining or in pain? If not, I wouldn't worry too much. It may just be an adjustment period.

Yes, the hard diapers hurt her a lot Sad

chocolate chips

Thu, Mar 22 2012, 2:04 pm

Try giving her prune juice to drink in between times.
or regular prunes.

tovli toraspicha

Thu, Mar 22 2012, 2:09 pm

I am in the same predicament with my daughter, and it is very hard for us too! So far I have found that giving her fruits, especially apricots (baby food or regular) and grapes (cut into little pieces) or similar fruits at least twice a day, and having her eat something with whole grains/fiber is usually helpful...
I am trying to stay away from giving her juice.
We are still in the process, so if anyone has suggestions or you find something is working for you, please share!!

tovli toraspicha

Thu, Mar 22 2012, 2:11 pm

also, I don't know how much your baby is drinking, but we try to limit her whole milk intake to 24 oz a day
(she loves her bottle, and is a very picky and small eater, and is underweight, so she does have to drink a significant amount of whole milk..)

bigSmile

Fri, Mar 23 2012, 12:43 pm

Has anyone put Benafiber into your child's bottle? Did it help?

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