On our last visit, he prescribed active enzyme drops to help digest the lactose as he was convinced it’s the sugar in the lactose that she can’t properly digest. Two of my kids didn’t poop for almost 14 days at that age. Your baby may be allergic to milk protein or lactose intolerant, for example, and need a new type of formula. I have a 2-month-old daughter who is on formula. Personally prefer natural remedies like taking more high fiber fruits and take more exercise for a long term solution. Any advice or help is greatly appreciated!!!! I don’t know if it’s my lack of sleep that is making everything seem more difficult this time around, but I just didn’t feel like it is right and I am not getting a comforting response from the pediatrician no matter how many times I ask. I have a 3-week-old daughter. She does not burp very easy at all though. So far what I understand is current Dark Corn syrup do not contain the osmotically active substances to treat constipation and it is no longer work for the children constipation and ginger tea somehow is still works been attempted a few times for my child. (Answer approved by our Medical Reference Team), Infrequent stools in exclusively breastfed infants – PubMed (nih.gov), The bowel movement characteristics of exclusively breastfed and exclusively formula fed infants differ during the first three months of life – PubMed (nih.gov). You can also invest in a baby sling or baby carrier since the more upright position and movement when you move around can help your baby’s tummy. We took him to a doctor who said he didn’t look like he was in pain and seemed perfectly happy so we should not worry. A formula-fed baby should not go several days between pooping; for them, it can be a sign of constipation. The poop will come. She would poop and pee about six or more times a day for the first three days that I was in the hospital till the first week we were home. So my question is (after this long text) could this be another sign of constipation or something more serious than that? Very convenient… However, they were both completely breastfed and showed no signs of constipation or illness. Still going maybe once a day if at all. I BET IF YOU JUST STICK TO ONE YOU WILL SEE A BIG DIFFERENCE. It is, of course, better to avoid the Q-tip, to let her intestines get the practice they need to function, but to use it every now and then is probably no harm. Oh and as far as glucose syrup, brown sugar, anything sweet, etc. If not you should talk to his doctor immediately. I’m scared of trying the Q tip thing n I’m not sure if he is ready to start drinking prune juice or apple juice. He said that it’s normal for some people not to poop for 2 or even 3 days. Then she stopped poop again and it’s been 5 days now. Our pediatrician said its perfectly ok to stimulate when constipation is NOT the concern. (. It takes him a while to a day or two to get it out. Thank you! She hasn’t pooped for 7 days and I gave her little bit of prune juice ( she doesn’t like it at all) then she pooped a large amount it was really dark brown color and very watery. It can be quite painful in the beginning and frustrating too before everything works. Any suggestions? MY BABY RECENTLY HAD PROBLEMS POOPING BECAUSE I HAD SWITCHED HER FORMULA. Currently, many brands of formula milk that can help in preventing constipation or help in softening stools. As I’ve tried feeding her water & that ain’t worked at all.. Unless your baby is showing signs of constipation or illness, this is highly likely to be a normal newborn immature digestive system. but looks like it is still the same. 5y ago. I’m a bit worry cause I don’t know why is this happening. But again, using the q-tip can become a bad habit, so try not to use it. I also would pump here and there. A common question we get calls about in our office is “my baby hasn’t pooped in 3 days, what should I do?” This is a common problem in an infant from age 2 weeks to 2 months, breast fed or formula fed. you can feed your son with high fiber food and fruits instead of changing formula milk brand IMHO. just recently he gets 2oz of formula at night and he just turned 3 months and i think he is going through a growth spurt because while i am at work he is eating way more than i am pumping so yesterday and today he had to have 10 oz of formula. Thank you! It has been 10 days since you asked about switching formula for your baby. For some babies, soy-based formulas work better. Hi guys, I’m a new Daddy! Cow’s milk is not composed in the same way. Your baby could poop after every single feeding, or go days — or even a week or two — without a single poop (after 6 weeks of age). My son Pete is 4 weeks old on Friday. I am a nervous wreck because I am thinking the worst over here. Dont regret once if is too late, any home remedies suggest because i tried a variety of home remedies for my constipated son but we have no luck. She is a breastfed, we’re just waiting to see her pooping. Hey, my baby is 5 days old and has only had one bowel movement, that was when we were still in the hospital, he is breastfed and pees still. I just want her to be comfortable again – it’s breaking my heart to see her so uncomfortable. You can mix this in her milk. 6 Replies. The best you can do is not use the q-tip, but her do the pooping herself, even if it takes a while for it to come out. I exclusively breastfeed and she hasn’t pooped in over a week. Now she is in her 5th month and has not pooped for 5 days now. Up until this point when stool got to the anal sphincter it just came out, therefore we have frequent small stools. She went 10 days with no signs of poop (after the initial black poop and a few times mustard poop), then 9 after we used a glycerine suppository (which I regretted giving straight after, but never again!) His poo is pebble-like but not hard to squash. not only mamil can prevent constipation. Green stools are considered normal, while hard isn’t. It sounds pretty good for kids to keep away from constipation. Are you breastfeeding? And because breastfed babies don’t pass a stool every day and sometimes can go 3-4 days w/out stooling, it still concerns me because she still gets formula. Until 1 month old he used to do it 5-6 times a day but all of a sudden he stopped pooping. I don’t care about saving a buck, I just want what’s best for him. The doctor told us something that if we continue to give him a suppository every 6 days that he’ll become lazy and not poop on his own. At 1-month-old, the average is still some 4 times per day. Does this work or is it ill-advised? If you can, you can also try to cut back on the formula and increase the shareof breastfeeding. Please help me. A common situation is a young or newborn baby that is not pooping but passing gas. I am still waiting to see how long it would take her to poo. But for someone like me, who has a better frequency, staying without pooping for 3 days is long. He is not in pain when straining but does push very hard, he also goes 2-3 times a day. so please help me and suggest me some tips for their easy pooing? Hi Norma, Paula. The doctor didn’t seem worried at all so I’ll just wait and see. First of all, I assume he has passed normal poop (not meconium) earlier this week? I have a 6 weeks old baby boy. Thanx. Most people notice a pattern in their bowel habits. My son used to have the same problem. It’s very reassuring, I can sleep now!!! Take care, you are obviously a very dedicated mom! I suggest you have another chat with your pediatrician about the situation. Just continue breastfeeding. We tried formula but it made our child more constipated. Not sure this will help anyone but I have had so many issues with my daughter straining and screaming and in pain, brought her to the hospital, nothing gave her a suppository, doctors, colic and lacrulose, on and on. Please if you are worried about your child, don’t type on the internet!!! My daughter is only two weeks and four days old. What should I do, I’m exclusively breastfeeding? I think the remedies provided above is pretty good but it’s quite a short term solution only la. read more about Hirschsprung’s disease here at Mayo Clinic, Breastfed baby only eating a little bit of solid baby food, and still can’t poop. Don’t know what to tell you. He is formula fed now I started him on formula bout a month ago because I got infected and started bleeding and he was pooping about 2 times a day and now for almost 48 hours and I’m really getting worried and he is on Similac Sensitive and was doing good on it but now I’m just worried but he farts like he is pooping but really isn’t fussy. I really think you should stop using the Qtip and let the poop come naturally if possible. Just continue breastfeeding. Hi, my little boy is premature – 5 weeks early – he is just over 1week old. I am on total breastfeeding for my baby. any better way to help children constipation? However, it is still not mothers’ milk and you have to add the above oils in small amounts to bring it as close to the real thing as possible. However, don’t give water very young babies. I don’t mean to scare you, but if she is younger than 1 year old, I would strongly advise against exchanging her breastmilk or formula for cow’s milk. (You can read more about Hirschsprung’s disease here at Mayo Clinic. I asked the Health visitor at the time and she said not to worry and they can go for up to 10 days without it being a problem. My wife is currently breastfeeding our 2-month-old and he rarely poops. My baby is 4 months old and he is a breast feeding baby. Breastfed, formula-fed, or solids fed baby? A baby at one month old may poop up to an average of four times per day. If, however, your baby is formula-fed and hence has already started to drink significant amounts of formula, he/she could be constipated or there could be some issue that makes the pooping difficult. The first treatment for baby constipation is to try home remedies, such as taking their rectal temperature or practicing light belly massage. A newborn baby, from day 5 or 6 of living, may poop after every feeding. My concern is that he will go 3-4 days without pooping. My baby was 3 months old and did not poo after 4 days. If your baby has started with solid foods and isn’t pooping, you might find this article helpful. About a 2 weeks ago the pediatrican told me to start putting cereal in her bottle. What is the share of breastmilk to formula? If your baby seems completely happy and eats and urinates, just as usual, there is probably nothing you have to do. Two of my kids had periods at around 3 months old when they pooped every 10-14 days. Once the formula that was given to me from the hospital was gone I switched her to another formula called Parent Choice which is a Walmart store brand. He is 8 week old and did not poop for 3 days. Reply. I still don’t feel comfortable thinking she is in possible pain, but thanks to all who shared. This can seem worrying and it can be. Babies’ system is then ready for them, too early and it can be a problem. when he was 6 weeks old he pooped after 10 days. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. How long can baby go without pooping? Before this happens, it is no surprise that your baby isn’t pooping, because he isn’t eating very much. In a month or two, if she continues to be fully breastfed, she might only be pooping once per week or less, and it is completely normal. Sometimes she even starts crying as if she is in a lot of pain. The one stool she did pass since changing to soy was dark brown (with traces of the lactose formula) and firm. A little Karo Syrup in his bottle once a day ( 1 tablespoon for 2-3 ounces) will help. Hi, My daughter who is now 22 months has had problems with her bowels since she was a day old.she would strain, over the past while she now stands straight and tightens her bum cheeks and grunts and cries and when it’s coming near her anal it gets worse..and have to crab her and push her legs up to her stomach to relieve the poop.I have tried suppositories, didn’t work, tried laxatives did work but don’t feel like giving her that because in all sense would make it lazy for taking poops, I tried colliac, lacrolos, she doesn’t have any appetite. Hi Lena, If so, it usually takes a few days before engorgement starts and the milk starts flowing abundantly. Hydrolysate formulas are expensive but can be covered by insurance in some cases if prescribed by a doctor. In any case, have a chat with your midwife to ease your mind and get advice. But, of course, they should not be in any severe pain at all, and their poop shouldn’t be hard, for example. In such formulas, the proteins are broken down and a lot easier to digest for most babies. My baby is two days old and hasn’t pooped yet, the nurses at the hospital say just after I gave birth she did, but never again. My son is 2 months old and he hasn’t pooped for the past 3 days. My baby is 7 weeks 2 days and has only pooped once in 6 days. Solids are to be started at 6 mtns. My daughter has the similar issue for three times, infrequent stools and belly is hard. He hadn’t pooped since Sunday morning so I was happy. I have now switched back to breast milk but she still hasn’t pooped… what should I do?? She was pooping after every feeding. In the hospital, her poop seemed normal but by the time we went home (4 days later, C-section), she never went. We tried the drops for 3 weeks and swopped her to a soy-based formula 5 days ago. We put half cups (small cup) of water into the enema held and let it sit for one minute then pushed her knees to her chest and she pushed these soft yellow lumpy stools out. By the time your baby is six to eight weeks old, they may be pooping only once every day. During the first 24 hours of life, your baby’s poop is a black, tarry substance called meconium. But his grandmother watches him all day and uses PC, so I think it’s still complicating things. Black poop is a warning sign of bleeding and you should take your son to a pediatrician immediately. Thank u! One of the more surprising things that happen, is babies that stop pooping completely for several days. Share; My baby did not poop for 3 days. Constipation refers to the passage of hard stools (poop, poo). i don’t like to use miralax for him cause he still a kid. Breast milk is an excellent laxative for infants. Is he/she wetting several diapers per day? (But you’re certainly not alone with that!). It helps her pass a stool almost instantly, but I know it should only be your last resort. too many brands out there can prevent constipation also. I have been having the same issues along with everyone. Paula, Please advise me. Don’t give this to your child it can cause tooth decay. I am just so worried about him. He has been crying much more in the day and has started to wake up crying for no apparent reason in the night. She is breastfed and I eat mainly raw foods. Your baby is so young; everything will better soon, I promise! Now we all use it on our babies. Good luck! I wish there was an answer for such a young age as they need the formula and milk, but it is so much better now that I have her off milk..at this point I am looking into finding out what she needs for calcium intake as it is important for there growth and bones… and SHE IS EATING BETTER..LOT BETTER… Seemed before she didn’t have any appetite.. now hungry. We go through safe remedies (when needed), important constipation signs, and when to call the Doctor. Have you tried baby massage? my baby is pretty much breast fed. Cow’s milk is another one. A formula-fed baby “should” poop every day, as opposed to a breastfed baby, who can go for many days without pooping. Instead of waiting for the nurse to call, you call the receptionist and make an appointment. Formula-fed babies typically go a little longer between bowel movements. If your baby is formula-fed you can experiment with different types of formula to find the one that has the least tendency to result in constipation. I have twins (boy and girl) and they are 2 months old. She is now 22 months and to a great surprise, took about a week, giving her lots of water and cranberry juice, still giving her some yogurt etc.. and she has been pooping with no pain or constipation. Last week I gave him a suppository to make him poop, but I hate doing it because it feels so unnatural. THEY GET USED TO BREAST MILK AND THEN THEY GET THE FORMULA. My boy is 5 months old, He has not pooped for the past 5 days and I feel very concerned. Because I had run out of the Good Start brand and the Parent Choice was the only one I had left until I went out and bought some more of the Good Start. But, she told me, she switched to Mamil and her child constipation problem no more d. As their formula doesn’t contains sugar, high DHA and some ingredient inside which able to prevent constipation. My 6 week old has been breastfed and supplemented with formula. He is very gassy, fussy and always in pain. Now when she poops it’s not very much and it’s firm and She has a lot of trouble. This does not seem normal in my opinion. My 3 months old baby boy is not pooping for 6 days now – is it normal? For a newborn baby that has pooped and then stopped, I would contact a pediatrician if it has been a couple of days since your baby pooped, regardless of if the baby is breastfed or formula-fed. Along with everyone else can’t figure out if this is just a change or is this constipation. In any case, the soy-based formula might help. Actually, talk to your midwife anyway. Since one week we are trying formula mixed with breastmilk twice a day. We all want the best for our babies and I understand that you feel that you have found the best subsutitute for your baby. She does not seem in any distress. Cows milk from the farm is very healthy, unlike the pasteurized so-called organic milk you buy in the stores. My five-week-old has not been pooping for the last 7 days, I was told to give him a suppository by the Dr so I did and that is the only way he will go poop. This is primarily used to protect the baby animal from predators (because the mommy eats the poop…yuck!) Cow ’ s also about how tough it is the first treatment for baby constipation prevention is to. If she is very healthy, natural birth at home hi there, I ’ ve tried Lactulose glycerin. 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