Comments on: What Can I Do About My Baby’s Constipation?

By: omorris1

omorris1 — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:16 +0000

i would not worry about her not doing a bowl movement for a day. shots can make them do that. continue to watch her, and if she does not go by tomorrow afternoon call her pediatrician

By: my heart belongs in brooklyn.

my heart belongs in brooklyn. — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:16 +0000

when my 15mo old was that little, he didnt poop in 3 days. my pedi said it was okay for them not to poop in 24 hours…but more than 3+ days they need to go to the dr. so thats what i did…she then recommened that i get a kids suposotory & cut of a sliver [ a really small piece ] & use that…it worked.
check with your pedi’s office before you do it!!!

By: nats

nats — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:16 +0000

for constipation, you can give her some olive oil,this should help her .

By: Shea621

Shea621 — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:16 +0000

your 2-week old can go several days without having a bm, and all is fine.
now, if she is in pain, my pediatrician said to add an ounce of prune juice to her bottle and if that doesn’t work, to stimulate the behind with just the tip of a rectal thermometer – but that is absolutely only if baby is in pain and not able to pass a bm.
my son was a month old when i got this information.

By: Lany

Lany — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:16 +0000

Try some baby prune juice or if she won’t drink it, try getting normal prune juice and mixing it with mango nectar (helps with the taste too) You can also try “parachoc” available from the pharmacy (I’m in Australia so not sure what the alternative is where you are from) Also cloudy pear juice.

By: mommyof2

mommyof2 — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:16 +0000

It can be normal for a baby to not have a bowel movement in this amount of time. If your baby is having plenty of wet diapers, is eating well, and is acting normal everything is probably fine. If the baby is fussy or seems to be uncomfortable I would definately contact the pediatrician.

By: xendria1

xendria1 — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:16 +0000

Give her a 1/2 teaspoon of mineral oil. It will help to soften things up. Constipation in babies can be a result of nerous things. If it continues consult your doctor. She may be having a reaction to her formula or it could just be a result of the vaccines.

By: im a mommy~~!

im a mommy~~! — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:15 +0000

constipation is the pebble like bms…she is probably just having trouble passing her poo b.c her systems are not fully functioning like yours and mine..my son did the same thing at 2 weeks old..and the pediatrician told me to bicycle his legs ..and man did this work..about an hour later he pooped alot..and my pediatrician also told me that is normal for them not to go for a week..so dont worry yet..good luck and congrats..

By: ~~Penny~

~~Penny~ — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:15 +0000

~~~ awww,,,,,,if your baby is crying do to this,,,try giving her some baby apple juice,,,dilute it a bit with water,,,that should help. If still she cant have a bowel movement and she is crying,,I would call your pediatrician and ask what to do,,,,,your baby is a newborn so your pediatrician should know best,,,,,,,,,

By: Christin

Christin — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:55:15 +0000

You really shouldnt worry unless it has been 4 days since the last bowel movement. After that give 2 oz prune juice.