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Switching to formula & constipation - how long is too long?!

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babyblabber · 01/10/2012 14:52

DD is nearly 4 months and we're in the process of moving to bottles. Up until a few days ago she was still BFing a lot at night but have reduced that down to 4 feeds (2 each boob) and she hasn't done a poo since. It's now Monday and last poo was Friday. Have tried massage but not working and she's clearly uncomfortable.

How long should I want before going to the pharmacy for some kind of laxative? And what do I ask for? Or is there anything else I can try?

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babyblabber · 01/10/2012 15:42

Just did another tummy massage and she did a huge poo so crisis over!!!

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nannyof3 · 01/10/2012 15:44

This is normal....

a warm bath covering her belly can also help, lifting legs up and moving them around can help too

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