13 weeks - EBF - Baby not pooed?

My boy is breast fed and always does at least 3 poos a day, sometimes more! Yesterday he didn’t go at all and still hasn’t yet today. He’s happy enough and it doing lots of trumps. Is it normal for them to have days where they don’t go?

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My little one went 4 days without pooping this week from foing at least 3 times a day. She only got uncomfortable on the last day, and it was the biggest one she has ever done. She is 13 weeks on monday and EBF. I think it can be normal as long as once the poo does come, it's not hard.

It's completely normal, they can actually sometimes go 2-3 weeks without a poop. As long as there's no signs of constipation, and he's all happy it should be fine.
If you are worried then there's no harm in calling the health visitor for peace of mind though.
As he's trumping thats a good sign of no blockages.

My boy went 5 days, I just leave him in the bath a little longer and keep doing tummy massages

Breastfed babies can go up to 2 weeks without any healthcare professionals being concerned. You just need to look out for bloated tummy and extreme discomfort.. otherwise all fine!x

Thank you ladies! I did read online that’s it’s normal but it’s nice to hear it from others that have experience it for reassurance! X

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