Diaper Swappers

themaelane · 08-31-2012, 09:08 AM

I can't reach the doctor but he recommended Miralax for my DD, 3 years old (and small for her size). The nurse seemed unsure when she told me half a capful. A capful a day is the adult dose...I was thinking of doing 1/4 or 1/3 capful, but I'm not sure.

I've been giving her ALL fiber for the past 2 days and that's not worked. Even prunes, though she didn't want to each them much.

How much have your doctors recommended in the past?

AcrossTheUniverse · 08-31-2012, 09:11 AM

My DD was put on Miralax at 3yo and we did 1/2 cap full. She was average size for her age. If you are unsure just start out with 1/4 and see if that works.

sojomisa · 08-31-2012, 09:13 AM

My ODS has severe bowel issues and at his age the does was 1/2 cap per day. It takes a day or so for it to work for us.

mkrisel · 08-31-2012, 09:44 AM

My dd is 2.5, about 26 lbs. Ped recommended starting with 1.5 teaspoons and adjusting from there.

themaelane · 08-31-2012, 01:55 PM

Thanks for all the responses. I've given her 2 tsps or so...nothing yet. I heard her tummy churning before - but who knows? That coulda been all the fruit I have in her. (!!)

I'm sure it'll happen tomorrow on our long car trip.

Or in her 30 min dance class.

A21Lee · 08-31-2012, 02:12 PM

1 heaping tablespoon (or 3-4 tsp) is the 17 gram capful dose for over 17 years of age. Most MDs recommend 1-2 tsp (1/3 to 1/2 capful) for little ones. It's an osmotic ingredient so even a small amount will have an effect. It's basically going to keep water from leaving the stool in the intestines so it stays soft. It may actually cause water to enter the stool (hence the gurgling you hear) and the possible resulting diarrhea. So, I would start low like 1 tsp and work up if you need to. Hope you get "results" before your car trip! Apple juice and prune juice usually are a big help, too. Sugar in juices act as an osmotic agent, too.

08-31-2012, 09:08 AM	#1
themaelane Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 726 Ratings: 35 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	How much Miralax for my DD? I can't reach the doctor but he recommended Miralax for my DD, 3 years old (and small for her size). The nurse seemed unsure when she told me half a capful. A capful a day is the adult dose...I was thinking of doing 1/4 or 1/3 capful, but I'm not sure. I've been giving her ALL fiber for the past 2 days and that's not worked. Even prunes, though she didn't want to each them much. How much have your doctors recommended in the past? __________________ Proud BFing, CDing, Green living, pet-owning, WAHM (I'm a webdesigner) My DD: the ever-moving Daphne, born 8/09.

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AcrossTheUniverse Registered Users Formerly: ReiSapphireJade Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona! Posts: 5,000 Ratings: 176 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How much Miralax for my DD? My DD was put on Miralax at 3yo and we did 1/2 cap full. She was average size for her age. If you are unsure just start out with 1/4 and see if that works. __________________ Heather, wife to James & mommy to: Jaden (8.06), Mara (8.07), Fenn (5.09), Elias (7.10), & Levi (11.11) 80lbs lost! i Loved and Lost (6/12), (9/12), & (2/13) i

08-31-2012, 09:13 AM	#3
sojomisa Registered Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MD Posts: 4,452 Ratings: 11 Feedback: 100%	Re: How much Miralax for my DD? My ODS has severe bowel issues and at his age the does was 1/2 cap per day. It takes a day or so for it to work for us. __________________ Kim, a doing what works for us mama to S (06/01), J (03/03), M (12/07) and S (01/11) ~Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.~

08-31-2012, 01:55 PM	#5
themaelane Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 726 Ratings: 35 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How much Miralax for my DD? Thanks for all the responses. I've given her 2 tsps or so...nothing yet. I heard her tummy churning before - but who knows? That coulda been all the fruit I have in her. (!!) I'm sure it'll happen tomorrow on our long car trip. Or in her 30 min dance class. __________________ Proud BFing, CDing, Green living, pet-owning, WAHM (I'm a webdesigner) My DD: the ever-moving Daphne, born 8/09.

08-31-2012, 02:12 PM	#6
A21Lee Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 256 Ratings: 26 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How much Miralax for my DD? 1 heaping tablespoon (or 3-4 tsp) is the 17 gram capful dose for over 17 years of age. Most MDs recommend 1-2 tsp (1/3 to 1/2 capful) for little ones. It's an osmotic ingredient so even a small amount will have an effect. It's basically going to keep water from leaving the stool in the intestines so it stays soft. It may actually cause water to enter the stool (hence the gurgling you hear) and the possible resulting diarrhea. So, I would start low like 1 tsp and work up if you need to. Hope you get "results" before your car trip! Apple juice and prune juice usually are a big help, too. Sugar in juices act as an osmotic agent, too.