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Poopy nappies *first time mum please help*
My little boy went Monday and Tuesday without pooping, Wednesday morning did a small poo (like liquid) but that was it, Thursday he did one big poo (still liquidy)and then he hasn’t pooed since.
Does anyone have any advice as this is unusual for him, normally I get atleast 1 poo a day but this week has been different.. his 6 weeks old today. Could it be his milk? His having 3, 6oz bottles and 2, 7oz bottles a day.
What other things can I try to help him go, I’ve bathed him, done bicycle legs, rubbed his tummy clockwise. His starting to become uncomfortable and I feel so helpless.
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Our boy is 8 weeks now but in the first few weeks I called the triage midwife line as he hadn’t pooed in 48 hours - they told me as long as it’s not over a week, it’s okay! Sometimes it just happens apparently. Not sure on any tips to help though, maybe ask the doc!
Warm flannel on the belly, a warm bath and bicycle kicks may help it really helped my daughter go x
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My baby has gone days without pooping since he passed all the miconium so i feel your pain, it's horrible seeing them so uncomfortable and not being able to help. Most people we've spoken to about it have said 3 days without poo is perfectly fine. If your baby continues to struggle, I'd suggest going to your gp and they might prescribe lactulose which works a treat. They're digestive systems are still developing so it's normal for their stools to change in frequency at this age