How long with no poo before I should be worried?

[socktastic]

Just that really. the last dirty nappy change I did was about 3.30 yesterday afternoon and since then the nappies have just been wet. I still feel he's struggling wind/digesting wise. HV told me to feed him 120ml over just a half hour period but he can't cope with that. He's still too wee. He takes 60ml, has a snooze or a play, another 30mls and another later on if he wants it. He's 3.5 weeks.

[dementedpixie]

It's not even been 24 hours since his last one so I wouldn't start worrying yet. I'd just feed as usual and monitor how he is

[ComeLuckyApril]

Maybe could be a bit constipated with the heat if you're giving formula? Might be worth giving a tiny bit cooled boiled water? Are the nappies proper heavy wet?

[socktastic]

Hi thanks for the replies. Yes the nappies were nice and heavy. Shortly after I posted we had a poonami incident which required a full bath! I think he's struggling to get his poo out though, even though they're still very fluid - he often cries or struggles before filling his nappies.

[Grassgreendashhabi]

My doctor told us one week. Which seemed extreme but until then they wouldn't do anything

[Grassgreendashhabi]

Sorry posted to early

Midwife and health visitor said sugar water. I was worried about sugar but it was such a small amoun

Tip of teaspoon in 3oz of water gave her this twice a day she pooped like a gooden next day.

The amount of sugar is very small

[dementedpixie]

They can look as if they struggle to poo at that age but as long as it's soft it's fine.

[artisanroast]

My little girl who was exclusively BF went 3 days then poonami! Try not to worry. Although I did until she went! Easier said than done!

[socktastic]

A week?? Who goes a week without pooing??
Thankfully his bowels seem to b back to normal. I have been blessed with some beautiful nappies today. Cheers son!

[Junosmum]

DS goes once every 3 days, has done since about 5 days old. Dr and hv both said it's normal and fine only need to worry if it's more than a week or the poop is small and hard like rabbit droppings.