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~Bliss~
I have read and heard that the A2 milk is easier to digest and does not cause constipation.
My youngest (whom is almost 2) has been having issues with her constipation to the point where we have to assist with helping her do a poop. Now that she has had painful poo's, she now holds it in!!

Last night, I could tell she wanted to do poo. She was all jittery and bouncing around. I said to dd, " Go do Poo Bella, It wont be ouchie!" She replied, "NOT NOW!" ohmy.gif laughing2.gif And asked to go in the bath.

She has been constipated since she has been on cows milk rather then formula. Gp has said to increase her fibre intake. Which hasnt worked yet. She has been on Parachoc for 2 weeks to get her regular and soft and shes still scared!


Anyones little one on A2 milk? It says not for children under 2. dd is 2 is 2 weeks. original.gif

I am willing to try anything, obviously the cows milk is the issue here. sad.gif And dd loves her milk!
gottocatchawabbit
I can't help with the constipation question in relation to A2 milk but just wanted to mention DD had A2 milk before she was 2 to help clear up her eczema and I don't actually recall there ever being a warning not to give it before 2yo.

Is it the full cream or skim one you're looking at? Skim and lite milk usually say not before 2 but the full cream should be ok unless something has changed since I used it last.
mamarabbit
Sorry I don't have any answers in relation to A2 milk, but if you give her full fat milk , have you tried switching to low/no fat milk? Whenever you're constipated the GP always says to drinks lots of water and eat more fibre. Low/no fat milk seems really watery to me, so who knows it might help original.gif
I hope your DD's problem gets sorted out soon.
~Bliss~
Thanks ladies.

dd drinks a lot of water happy.gif but still gets clogged up.



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I don't actually recall there ever being a warning not to give it before 2yo.


You a right. I think the one mum had was the A2 skim milk that i read the warning on.

Dd also has eczema on her arms and tummy. Anyhow, Just bought the A2 milk and she already scoffed it down. tongue.gif It says on the back, Immune and digestive wellbeing, sounds positive. original.gif


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have you tried switching to low/no fat milk


No I haven't as yet, I really didn't want as she does need the fat. laugh.gif having read the A2 milk, it says 96% fat free anyway..
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