2007-03-28 12:35:54 · 9 answers · asked by missiface 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
At 11 days old you need to call your doctor. Sounds like your baby is not getting enough liquids.
2007-03-28 13:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by Carla R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just what do you consider "constipation" in an 11-day old newborn? Is it just not having a BM or does your baby have gas pains and a hard stomach? Check with your pediatrician for any concerns with your newborn at this early stage. Some breastfed babies can go a week without a BM. A water bottle is usually safe. Again, check with your pediatrician.
2007-03-28 19:55:35 · answer #2 · answered by Janeway DeltaQ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your newborn is only 11 days old, how do you know he/she is constipated? Newborns poo is VERY sporatic and I would say call the Dr. if he/she hasn't pooped for a week or so. Every three days is normal, especially if you are using formula. I wouldn't worry, and I wouldn't give him/her much of anything without Dr. supervision, he/she is TOO little to handle most things still! Good Luck
2007-03-28 20:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by ProudMama2Mason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to talk to your doctor... my son had the smae thing wrong with him and turned out it was the formula... There really isnt anything you can give a baby OTC except pediatric suppositories but the baby can become dependent on them... Talk to your doctor could be the formula giving your little one a hard time...
2007-03-28 19:49:39 · answer #4 · answered by moon_shadow420 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should check with your health visitor but when my son was constipated i was advised to give a little cool boiled water and when that didn't work to add a teaspoon of fresh orange juice to 1floz of cool boiled water. Good luck x
2007-03-28 19:43:56 · answer #5 · answered by HRH Shoe Queen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try mixing 2 teaspoons of kero syrup in the bottle.... its safe and once the baby cleans out ... it will keep them from getting constipated again
2007-03-28 19:41:11 · answer #6 · answered by chickie_baby84 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my babies doctor advised
1 (ONE) teaspoon of clear Karo syrup in 1 (ONE) oz of water OR formula--they can have it one time per day.
anymore than that dosage will give the baby BAD gas/belly pains
2007-03-28 19:53:56 · answer #7 · answered by Shellberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to discuss this with the baby's dr
2007-03-28 21:10:00 · answer #8 · answered by jill b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take his or her temp rectally. I don't know why it works, but it does.
2007-03-28 19:45:57 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋