Are Suppositories Safe for Babies?
Do Not Give Your Baby Enemas, Laxatives, or Suppositories Unless You Are Told to Do So by the Doctor. at What Age Can You Give a Baby a Suppository? No...
Do not give your baby enemas, laxatives, or suppositories unless you are told to do so by the doctor.
At what age can you give a baby a suppository?
No. Pedia-Lax® Glycerin Suppositories are designed for use in children ages 2-5 years. Talk to your pediatrician about use in children below age 2.
How far do you insert a suppository in an infant?
Insert the suppository into the rectum (bum) with your finger, aiming it toward your child's belly button. The suppository should be placed 1/2 to 1 inch inside the opening of the rectum. If it is inserted deeper, the suppository may pop back out.
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