That's right my baby is constipated or so I think. He hasn't poo'ed in 7 days yikes. I called the pediatrician and the nurse told me to give him 1 oz of juice diluted with 1 oz of water. Also to stick a rectal thermometer or q-tip with petroleum jelly in his bottom to stimulate a bowel movement. I know graphic, but if your baby has the same problem..you understand. For more tips. Click here.
He started solids 2 weeks ago- rice cereal and had one bowel movement, so I thought everything was fine, but that was last week. I also gave him his first bottle of formula to supplement my breastmilk yesterday which is diminishing. So for now no more rice or formula till my baby is free!!!
Ahh the joys of motherhood.
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My son is the same. He is breastfed but gets formula on occasion. Prune juice works wonders! After an ounce of it he will poop A LOT within 24 hours. Good luck! I know how frustrating it is to hear your little one cry because he can't poop.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. My son is 10 months and he's very regular now. Everything seemed to work itself out. Occasionally I still give him prunes for breakfast and he really likes them
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