2006-07-11 12:13:04 · 16 answers · asked by cindy u 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
diluted prune juice
2006-07-11 12:19:57 · answer #1 · answered by cribbich2006 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a baby hasn't had a bowel movement in three days, it's constipation and you need to see or at least speak to the doctor. The doctor has remedies that can help. The baby really needs that help from the doctor.
2006-07-11 20:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not abnormal for an infant to go a few days with having a bowel movement. When my daughter was 4 months old she went 5 days without going, and I was so worried because she had always been so regular. My doctor told me to wait a couple more days, and she went on the 5th day. Wait a few more days then call your doctor if she still hasn't gone.
2006-07-11 19:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add a little more water to the formula and less formula for instance instead of 2 scoops and four ounces of water, try one scoop and four ounces. This will probably help out, worked for me then just be patient until she/he makes a bowel movement.
If youre really worried call your pediatrician during regular office hours, this happens alot to babies.
2006-07-11 20:05:22 · answer #4 · answered by bintaljersi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your baby is fully breastfed and hasn't had a bowel movement in 3 days, this is *rarely* constipation. As long as when she/he does go, it's huge and soft, it is *normal*. Treating it won't help her/him in any way and can harm her/him. See sources section below.
2006-07-12 03:22:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter's pediatrician told me that its normal for a baby to go up to 7 days without a bowel movement. He told me anything over that to put a teaspoon of dark brown sugar in 4 ou. of formula, it always worked for her.
2006-07-11 19:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by JAngel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with cribbich2006. At our doctor's suggestion we added a little prune juice to our baby's formula.
2006-07-11 19:45:21 · answer #7 · answered by Greg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact your babies doctor to let them know. its normal for infants to go through multiple diapers in a day. nit three days. it could be the formula or something, but get ahold of them as they will want to know the feeding times and what given.
2006-07-11 19:20:33 · answer #8 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most babies poop many times a day . . consult your doctor for the best course of action for your child . . you can buy Fleet Enemas specifically made for babies if you need to use one . . I would consult the doctor first before using one tho
2006-07-11 19:42:52 · answer #9 · answered by wfgrg15001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EMERGENCY ROOM!
or call a doctor and save urself a hassle but definetly don't not do anything. act fast and best of luck
2006-07-11 19:17:20 · answer #10 · answered by mike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a little talk with your doctor about it, or give the kid some apple juice.
2006-07-11 19:25:20 · answer #11 · answered by abbie_1988 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋