Nutrition tidbits-Pt 1: Poop

So, Max and I do a lot of research on Nutrition and I've received many requests lately for our info. Well, there's a lot of it, so I'm going to do it in installments.

Our first stop is Poop...something that us mommas obsess about more than usual.


**Technical crap: I've learned, our kid's constipation isn't always purely "constipation" (hard and dry stool).
It can also be slow bowel mobility or insufficient peristalsis due to the Hypotonia. There's also a ton of other theories out there like low amounts of serotonin etc. Also, serious disorders such as Hirschprung’s disease that should be ruled out if the constipation seems severe and unrelenting.)

FIRST STOP: Miralax
Everyone hearts Miralax. In saying this I do not work for, receive a kickback from or am medically endorsing the stuff...I'm just saying it WORKS!  We started at 6 months with a 1/2 teaspoon, and upped it to a full teaspoon when he was particularly stopped up or when he got a bit bigger/older (9/10 months). It appears to work best when used daily at the same time without missing a dose, in a fruit as it makes a cereal's consistency really gross. Also, it doesn't seem to work on already existing constipation as I believe it affects the way the poop actually forms. So if your kid already has cement in there, you have to clear the way before the healthy stuff can get through.
My only complaint is that it is a man made medicine/chemical and our kids get enough of that stuff in their lifetime, so I was on the hunt for something more natural once we got some larger heath issues under control.  

Next: Probiotics
Meh, I tried Baby Biotic from Nutrivene. I believe every kid is different and it may really work for some, but unfortunately it didn't work for us so we had to move on to another option.

Next, Next: Flax Seed Oil
So far, so good. Day 4 and man my kid is poopin.  This is recommended by many docs as well as my beloved Dr. Sears so I was willing to give it a shot. It makes his food a bit greasy and chills it down a bit so I have to remember to add it early, but so far he's good with 1 tsp twice daily and I have yet to see any adverse affects.

Last Stop: Goat Milk
Holy Crap. No really! So this is where we stop, because this kid is good to go with a daily couple bottles of Goat Milk instead of Toddler Formula or Cow's Milk. We're never going back, he's been a perfect pooper now for 6 months without fail!!!!