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My 2 month old has stopped pooping!

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TollyBB · 21/05/2015 11:44

Hi all. Apologies if this is posted in the wrong place but I need a little reassurance from other mums. My 2 month old breast fed little boy hasn't pooed since Monday. I know that BF babies do start pooing less at this age but it happened so abruptly! Should I be concerned? Or is it perfectly normal?

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ppeatfruit · 21/05/2015 13:44

Oh, have you given him anything unusual? Or have you eaten something different recently (that you don't usually eat?).

Pippidoeswhatshewants · 21/05/2015 13:47

When dcs were little the rule of thumb was "anything from 10 a day to 1 in 10 days" is normal. It is frightening, but nothing to worry about.

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TollyBB · 21/05/2015 14:04

Thanks Pippi. Babies are so confusing! Hmm no two days are the same with him.

Nothing unusual that I can think of ppfruit. He seems to have started teething already though so maybe that's affecting him?

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badg3r · 21/05/2015 14:26

Our five month old didn't do a poo from Sunday morning till Wednesday morning... when he did three enormous ones! I would advise staying close to a changing table and change of clothes Wink

Bur seriously, if you are worried call your HV, although I'm sure everything is fine.

Pispcina · 21/05/2015 14:36

I seem to remember that BF babies have very little waste anyway so it doesn't matter too much.

If he seems unwell in any other way I would take him to be seen though. Just in case.

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TollyBB · 21/05/2015 14:43

Thanks so much everyone. I'll give my HV a call.

I never thought I'd be so eager for a dirty nappy! Grin

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Lyndie · 21/05/2015 14:45

My 3rd DC only poo'd once week. It was a major event in our house every time she did!! Grin

ppeatfruit · 21/05/2015 16:30

It could be the teething. All people and babies are different I suppose. As long as he's not in any pain when he eventually performs!

squigglehead · 21/05/2015 18:51

DS was exclusively breast fed and from 2 to 5 months only pooped once a week. It was fab. Then he started teething and it went back to up to twice a day. Enjoy it while it lasts Grin

Pippidoeswhatshewants · 21/05/2015 19:57

Forgot to say that if he still has plenty of wet nappies there is even less to worry about. Smile

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TollyBB · 22/05/2015 10:38

The eagle has landed! Never been so excited about a poo! Thanks again everyone for all your reassurance. I don't know what I'd do without Mumsnet! Smile

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Pippidoeswhatshewants · 22/05/2015 14:49

Good news, Tolly Flowers

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TollyBB · 22/05/2015 16:12

Oh haha! Poltergoose that comment has made my day! Xxx

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youmakemydreams · 22/05/2015 16:18

Yeah ds2 pooed every 10 days without fail at that age. His farts stank beforehand and when he went my god did he go. Needed new clothes and a full bath. It was handy though and he did it right through to weaning.

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