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Corn Syrup for Baby Constipation

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What do you think of corn syrup for Baby Constipation?

Corn syrup is also known as Karo syrup, and the concern that some pediatricians have regarding this is that botulism is a risk. The AAP has warned that there is a potential theoretical risk of botulinum contamination with corn syrup. This is in regards to corn syrup that has not been pasteurized or declared “botulism spore free”. This is the same reason that honey is not recommended to infants. However, recent studies from 2003, and changes to the corn syrup processing formula have rendered corn syrup botulism free, according to other doctors. This Canadian health website supplies the details; modern heat processing, and recent sampling of corn syrup bottles indicate very low risk for botulism with corn syrup.

We have some conflicting information; at this juncture, you should consult your pediatrician regarding using corn syrup for baby constipation. If you do decide to use it, you can go with either the dark or light variety. Put one or two teaspoons in a bottle of four to size ounces. The additional sugar from the corn syrup will be passed through. For those that do use corn syrup, it is well known as an effective constipation remedy for infants.

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April 14th, 2009 at 2:40 pm

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