My little girl always wants to eat i dont no why but i feel bad thatt i have to make her wait alittle,and she is having problems going to the bathroom she turnes red and it looks like it hurts what can i do for her she is on similac advanced the doc says to keep her on it for now can any one help....
2007-11-19 04:50:39 · 10 answers · asked by unique1love 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It is very common for babies to eat every 1-3 hours around the clock. It is normal. You do not need to make her wait to eat. If she is hungry, feed her. The digestive system of a newborn is still developing and having some difficulty pooping for a formula fed baby is not uncommon. Babies strain, turn red, grunt, and cry when pooping, but it doesn't necessarily mean they are constipated. A true constipated baby will pass small, hard, pebble-like stool. Unless your doctor says it is OK, don't give her any juice or water at her young age. Formula has a high water content so more frequent feedings may help her bowel movements pass more easily. There are some techniques to help such as laying her on her back and moving her legs in a bicycle motion. This can help alleviate gas and make the bowels move. Some times doctors will recommend a little Karo syrup in the bottle. Your doctor is your best ally when it comes to knowing what is best for your baby. He/she knows your baby's health history and will likely have suggestions unique to his/her experience and training. What works for one baby does not always work for another baby so it is wise to accept advice with a little skepticism.
2007-11-19 05:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed her when she's hungry. Newborns really should be on a feed on demand schedule. It's normal for a baby to turn red and strain when pooping... she's just learning how to do that as well. If you are in the car when your baby decides it's time to eat, or if you are busy, making her wait just a few minutes is ok, but it's best to feed her right away. It's not uncommon for a baby to get too worked up to feed, even though they're starving. And then you have a crazy crying baby on your hands, which is never good when they're new. So just try to feed her whenever she wants, and don't worry about the pooing, it's normal. You might talk to your doctor about how to help soften her stool up if it's hard. It really shouldn't be at her age, and that might signify a formula intolerence. Best of luck to you!
2007-11-19 04:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by Amy G 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
join the club, my son is 3 weeks and all he does is eat, i tried refusing to feed him on his demand but then i am hurting him because he would just cry and cry. so i feed him almost 4 onces per feeding and this will sustain him for 2 ,3 to 4 hours.
he is also on similac advanced but he does go to the toilet though, his passings are greenish and very watery, i talked to his doc and said it is normal?
he fusses a little bit when going but it is nothing major.
good luck
2007-11-19 05:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by ------------------------ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had/have the same problem with my baby son.
My ped said to change him to Nutrilon Omneo and it does wonders it stimulates their intestens so they once a day and it doesnt hurt. That much.. And Camomile tea is also great for that. And ty gettin your bbgirl on a schedule feeding her all the time is only going to be a disturbant for you guys. Especially when you want to do something. It takes time and your baby will cry a lot. I did it with mine and all is good now. =) Good luck
2007-11-19 05:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by Princess 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my twins were the same thing. i used to ask the same thing to everyone i know but the do eat all the time like every hour there stomach is SO small so they get hungry fast, it is totally normal. so feed her when she wants.and for the pooping lots of babies do that unless her poop is really hard then talk to her doctor and see what you can give or do for her.
2007-11-19 05:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by mama of twins 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Could be the additional iron in the formula is stopping her up. I've seen this happen with a couple of babies. You may want to try switching her to a low-iron formula to see if that helps get the bowel movements back to normal, as that helped with my friends' situation.
2007-11-19 05:03:12 · answer #6 · answered by julesl68 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
feed her as much as she wants i have learned if a baby doesnt need the feed he/she will throw it up. If she is gaining weight properly then dont worry as when she starts to crawl and walk the weight will drop off so dont worry. bottle fed babies to tend to constipate more
2007-11-19 04:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by sexiebum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as your child isn't overweight feed her when she wants. Parents normally want to keep on schedual but the reality of it all we are no longer on our scheduales we are on theirs. And for he her pooping issues don't worry about it all children do get red in the face.
2007-11-19 05:10:09 · answer #8 · answered by Tracy G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a little sister and brother and they had that problem. Here is my advice to you... you say she has trobble going to the bathroom try giveing her babyjuice that helps the digeshtoin witch will make her go eayser. also it will fill her up a little bit try differant types of fruit juices put out by Gerbber.
2007-11-19 05:04:42 · answer #9 · answered by BJ 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
just stay in touch with your doctor and feed her as much as she wants because she is growing.
2007-11-19 04:53:56 · answer #10 · answered by beauty_tells_all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋