Sharon, you're absolutely right! Mineral oil interfers with the absorption of vitamins A, D, and E. We only give mineral oil to pp moms with 4th degree lacerations or major league hemorroids ( one dose ). I.E. When we want to be 100% sure the BM will be soft. I've never seen it given in the NICU. If an infant was "truly" constipated, I'd recommend a glycerin supp. for a younger infant, and prunes or prune juice for one on solid foods. By the way, I'm a vegetarian. Like breastfed babies, we rarely get constipated. Kim P.S. We do discuss some interesting stuff!