He has not had a bowl movement for about 4 days and seems to be a little more unhappy then normal. he would normal have a poo nappy every nappy change.
2007-02-04 20:29:35 · 14 answers · asked by naomi c 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
An infants suppository. Check with your doc first, but this is what was given to my kids and my stepdaughters baby at about the same age.
2007-02-04 20:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mom2three.5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From about 3 weeks old to very recently (6 months) my boy would do a healthy colour and consistency poo about once every 5 to 7 days. He is breastfed and health workers assured me that there was nothing to worry about, he was just a very efficient baby, ie he used nearly everything he ate. He did get a bit grizzly in the days leading up to a poo - and farty - but on the whole it was great to have less stinky nappies to change. Once, early on he went for 10 days which was a worry. The doctor recommended getting him to drink water or trying a very gentle baby-ok laxative in consultation with the pharmacist. Also, gentle clockwise stroking around the stomach is meant to stimulate digestion and bowel movement, as is gently massaging the buttocks when nappy off. I tried all three with good results. I still do the massage when I think it's needed and it certainly seems to work. Now he is eating solids regularly he seems to be more of a once a day boy. Check with you doctor/health worker. Meanwhile enjoy less nappies!
2007-02-05 06:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by lib 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you breastfeeding? if you are, it can be normal to go a few days between bowel movements. Just make sure you he has enough wet diapers during the day.
Otherwise, I've seen many people have luck with the lubricated qtip method.
Lying the baby down on his back, and putting his legs into a squat helps "relax" that nether region, and many babies after putting their babies in that position see their babies go.
A nice tummy massage, is also a good way.
2007-02-05 06:58:11 · answer #3 · answered by hkchoichoi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gripe Water
2007-02-05 06:13:14 · answer #4 · answered by Shanu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called coloxyl oral drops , the label says "to relieve cnstipation in infants. I use it for my baby. You buy it at the chemist. You put it in the milk. It works great, but only if you can bottle feed. If you breast feed maybe you could express and give it that way.
2007-02-05 06:01:54 · answer #5 · answered by Tracey T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the infant suppositories(get lube too cut the suppository in 1/4's length wise).. dont do juice yet may cause allergies call doctor he may suggest dis-impaction.......monitor any changes in babys diet,appetite,temp,and sleeping patterns..... "do not give infants under a yearold honey can cause the same reaction as a bee sting" i am a nurse i have seen it 6 times in the past year!!!
2007-02-05 04:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by WYOnurse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Light Karo syrup in his bottle. Or you can put vasiline on a q-tip and gently put it in his butt. Gross but it works. You can also lay your baby on the floor and pump his legs. Lay him flat and bend his legs at the knees and push then up to his tummy to get those intenstines working.
p.s. no offence but you should never give an infant honey.
2007-02-05 05:56:41 · answer #7 · answered by Kookie Momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An old wives tale that i have used on my children when they were having trouble. Is a wee bit of brown sugar and boiled water. It worked every time!
2007-02-05 09:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is a little on the constipated side too, and i swear by a bit of sugar in his bottle. poos automatically! or i put some honey on his dummy! same thing! if ure bub is breastfed not bottle give him some cooled boiled water with a bit of sugar in it.
2007-02-05 04:39:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always had luck with Karo syrup. I usually would do a TBS mixed witgh 4 oz of formula
2007-02-05 06:35:13 · answer #10 · answered by jparrish97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋