One month old Infant?

Question

I have a one month old infant that will go for a day or two without a bowel movement, I know this can't be normal so anyone out there know a remedy?

Answer 1

infants dont have many movements when they are only few weeks old but if u r very worried i think u have to see a doctor ASAP just to be on the safe side doctors know more about these things
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Answer 2

It's not unusual at all for an infant or anyone else to go a day or two without a bowel movement. After 3 days I would be concerned. I had an infant that did this same thing and he was just fine.

Answer 3

It is normal.....contact the doctor or who you take the baby to after 4 days of no movement though....but watch out when your child does go....whew.....mess...
Infants are receiving mainly fluids for nourishment.No solids.The waste they let out mainly is urine.Until they are eating more solid food it takes some time to build up.

Answer 4

You didnt say whether your baby is breast or bottle fed, its completely normal for a breast fed baby to go for anything between a few times to day to once a week.

but everyone else is right, if you are not sure, go and see a childhood nurse or doctor, or even just call the childrens hospital and ask for advice to ease your mind.

Answer 5

ok if u noticed no bowel movements for more than 2 days or any unusual coloration of the feces you should go see your doctor

Answer 6

Add some baby foods such as prune prune juice apple sauce. juices almost always make the bowel loose

Answer 7

i think it is called kapo it is corn syrup put a teaspoon in the baby's bottle, if that doesn't work they sell over the counter stool supositories (not sure how to spell it) but also look at the formula is the baby getting to much iron??If so it will bind them up.

Answer 8

i had the same problem after i had my son
i bottle fed, and i spoke to our pharmacist about this
they recommended theese drops to put in his bottle to help with his bowl motions
and within half an hour he used his bowls,i am sorry i cant
remember the name but speak to your pharmacist i found
them very helpful, or your health nurse or your doctor
good luck

Answer 9

is he breast fed or formula fed. If he is breast fed that's fine. If he is on formula see your maternal health nurse. You could try holding on to his ankles and gently moving his legs in an up and down motion like you are milking! Its a funny thing but try it.

Answer 10

Anytime you have concerns about your child you should call the doctor. He/or she is the one that knows your child best. They are used to people calling, so don't get self conscious.