Baby Poo Question

[missingsleep]

My breastfed 5 month old dd hasn't had a poo for three days now. Previously she went 3 - 6 times a day. She's currently giggling naked on the floor, so not too fussed, but is this normal?

[missingsleep]

Anyone?

[wilkie50]

Don't know the answer to your question as not BF but have you tried giving her some cooled boiled water with a little fresh orange? You can give it off a spoon if you don't want to give it in a bottle. Really helped my LO shift some poo when he was constipated.

[SoupDragon]

Exclusively breastfed babies don't get constipated so don't worry. It's not unusual but be prepared for an explosion.

[oatcake]

breast milk is better absorbed than formula and babies can go for days without pooping. DS was 9 days one time!

and yes, it was then explosive.

[missingsleep]

Ahh feel better hearing about the nine days thing. Quite worried about the nappy that awaits me though...