Two week old baby hasn’t pooed for 48 hours

[daisy86]

DS is just over two weeks old and is formula fed on around 540mls a day. The last time he did a poo was 48 hours ago and it was a huge one - it just kept on coming! It was runny and yellow-coloured, which the midwife said is normal.

He seems fine in himself - he’s sleeping and feeding well and isn’t cranky. He’s also passing gas and has about six wet nappies a day. But I’m so worried that he hasn’t done a poo in two days. What are your thoughts?

Hmm my son would sometimes go 5 days at that point so I wouldn't personally worry at this point!

Have a look at the section on here about how often. www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/nappies/

Although saying that my dd was ff and would go days without! Poo isn't an exact science!

www.tommeetippee.com/en-gb/parent-room/how-often-should-my-baby-poop

As long as he's happy, producing enough wet nappies, and he's getting the recommended 2.5 floz per pound in weight in 24 hours, I wouldn't worry

He’s just produced a massive poo so all is well!

Try not to worry OP, my daughter managed to not go for 10 days when she was 3 weeks old. The Health visitor and GP weren't bothered as she was having wet nappies. If I remember correctly they said they'd intervene after 12 days.

Ahh just seen your update. Hurrah!!