Weaning

Has anyone else’s LO struggled to poop since weaning? Sorry if TMI but I can see the poo in her bum but she can’t push it out no matter how much she tries. I’ve tried all the usual tricks to help her but nothings working and she’s in pain 😭

Any tips on how to help😭😭

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Yes my little girl was struggling the other day and quite a lot recommended prune purée and it worked within a couple of hours x

which one did you get xx

Prunes! We just get the pouches of prunes and it really helps, just be prepared for the nappies post it 🤣

Kiwi is magic! Just peel and blend into a purée. My boy did this the other day and pooped within 6 hours!

prune puree? X

The 3 ps, prunes (puree pouch), pears and plums (fruit or puree). Also yes kiwi is fabulous x

how long after giving it did she go? I’ve just fed my LO a pouch x

I gave it her at 4pm with her tea and she managed to do one around 9.30pm just shortly after she went down for bed(typical🥲) x

ahh okay fingers crossed it happens soon then 😂😂

Prune purée. I was sneaky and got my other half to feed it to her whilst I was working. He said she emptied out A LOT within 20 mins 🤣🤫🙈

I gave her a pouch at 2pm and she’s still not been 🫠🫠🫠

Give your baby grated apple everyday

She’s not gone and kept waking up in the night trying to push but just crying 😭 shall I try it again?

maybe give kiwi a try? If it’s really stuck then it may take a few of the right foods?

I think the 3 p’s are supposed to help, prunes pears plums. If you’re worried you can always ask the doctor for some lactulose for her xx

If you can't get hold of your GP I vaguely remember the pharmacy being able to give laxatives for little babies but maybe when they're closer to 7 days no poop x

Sorry to jump on, could you let me know if you managed to find a solution? My LO is going through the same and non of the juice is helping. Xx

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