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Constipated 2 week baby

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newmommytobe · 26/04/2019 00:04

Any advice out there for 2 week baby who's constipated? We have tried massaging bum, working legs in bicycle movement and rubbing belly. She's pooing once a day but really straining thanks

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dementedpixie · 26/04/2019 06:55

Is the poo soft? Babies do put a lot of work into pooing at that age but it doesn't mean they are constipated

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newmommytobe · 27/04/2019 04:38

Yeah the poo is soft. She just seems to really struggle and gets very upset. Once she's had a poo she's completely different in herself

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kaytee87 · 27/04/2019 09:06

Breastfed or formula fed?

Waitingforinspo · 27/04/2019 09:11

If the poo is soft and she's pooing once a day she is unlikely to be constipated. Babies like to strain and squirm because they are getting used to the new feelings and sensations of having a full bowel.

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newmommytobe · 27/04/2019 20:47

She's formula fed. Aptamil 3-4oz every 3 hours. No poop since Thursday night now 🙄

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