he is 2 weeks old and screams like he is in really bad pain sometimes when he poops, he is beastfed. i give him gas drops and they seem to help sometimes. his poop is the consistancy of a breastfed baby and has several dirty diapers a day. is there anything i can do to make pooping easier for him.
2007-01-21 18:51:02 · 8 answers · asked by cassie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
hi, when I was nursing, I noticed that some babies don't seem to like the feeling of pooping.Perhaps they have a little more gas or are more sensitive to the normal movement of the digestie tract thatn other newborns. You can try some colic drops before a feed,there are special ones for newborns that don't have a certain engredient in it. You can also try bending his legs so his knees go towards his tummy and seeif this eases it. If he is stressed still after you have changed him, try a warm bath. He should settle downwhen he gets used to the sensation, but it might take a couple of more weeks.If it gets worse over time, then it is probably colic.
2007-01-21 19:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by BeeMay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes breast fed babies get constipation too. I would suggest some kyro syrup or a little prune juice mixed with water in a bottle. Get the platex bottles so the baby won't get "nipple confusion". I think prob 1/2 tsp of prune juice to a four ounce bottle of water should help. I know, some of you think I'm crazy, but it worked when my babies were newborns. If this doesn't help, seek advice from your pediatrician. Hope it helps though.
2007-01-21 19:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jennie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like with such a young child and that he is breastfed that the best advice that anyone can give you should be your babies doctor. I know when my boys were that young the Dr. said that they were not used to pooping yet and that they may think of it as discomfort and cry.
2007-01-21 19:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by Daddy of 2 boys 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your doc. first. My baby did this also and I was told that some babies get freaked out by going potty, it scares them and they dont know what it is. He does not sound constipated though so it just sounds like hes scaced. Call your doctores office or the hospital or a clinic to talk with a nurse for free.
2007-01-21 19:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by I hate stupid ppl like you 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allergies do you have any? he might and when you eat it you give it too him. when he poos does it make a loud sound? If it sounds kind of explodish then that could be the case. Also are you eating anything gasy you do pass it on! make sure u drink 8 glasses of water and four milk. Minimum.
2007-01-21 19:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by vsexygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to the pediatrician about this. There isn't anything you should do without checking with the doctor.
2007-01-21 18:56:28 · answer #6 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as much as i want to help you cassie, i just dont think its wise for you to seek remedies for your 2 week old baby online. i think you should see a doctor asap.
2007-01-21 18:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by fisticuffs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEAR YES USE A SUPPOSITORY MADE JUST FOR BABY BOWEL MOVEMENTS THIS WILL HELP OK
2007-01-21 18:56:17 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋