11 day old constipation

our son was constipated for 10 days once, it was awful so i really feel your pain😞 just continue with all the things you’re doing and he will go eventually. i’m not sure if they can prescribe a laxative at that age but if it keeps persisting it may be worth asking x

What milk are you giving him? Have you changed it at all?

Hi. I took my boy to the gp at the start of the week as he hadn't been for 2 days going on 3. He's 19 days old today. They basically said they aren't concerned if they are passing wind and urinating ok. They said take him back if he goes over 7 days without pooing. Asked if I was adding enough water to his formula. The usual cooled boiled water and tummy massage etc. I used the water and it did help but took a couple of goes. He said they are reluctant to prescribe anything if under 1 month old. Luckily my boy did the biggest poo ever later that day xx

Sounds weird, but try a little vaseline on q-tip and circle around the outside of his bum hole. This stimulation used to help my daughter when she struggled to go.

I did this with my little girl but with olive oil and worked a treat at the time but doest work every time 🙃

My HV told me infacol makes them constipated? I’m having the same issues and it’s so upsetting to see that I can’t help her. I’m due to visit doctors this week, as they said if it continues they can prescribe something for it but my girl is now 4 weeks. You’re doing a great job so don’t beat yourself up xx

Not quite the conventional or recommended way but my girl had the same and for 3/4 feeds I made her milk a little lighter - so 3.5 scoops of formula instead of 4. If baby is formula fed sometimes the milks too rich for them which can cause constipation. Worked for me with helping her belly aching from constipation!

Thanks everyone gonna give some things a try, his on formula and he seems good on the formula as it’s been the same since he was born and not had any sick just constipated xx

Had this problem, baby girl went close to 5 days & gp said it’s normal with formula fed babies but if they go over a week to contact them. Later that day after constant bicycle kicks, warm bath & the old Vaseline round the bum hole trick which can confirm worked well for her, she exploded😂 ( & then also did in the bath afterwards🫠)

I saw a paediatrician for my baby he was constipated from 8 days old. His now a month old and has lactolose 2.5ml every other day and is brand new. You can buy at pharmacy

all sorted now girlies I’ve had a explosion🤢🫠xx