Concern about constipation and feeding
I am mother of 11-day-old baby boy.
I’m concerned that my boy may be constipated. His last two diapers had very
dry stools, which is different from usual.
He usually takes about 30 mL every 2 hours of either expressed breast milk or Enfamil Gentlease formula.
Could you please advise whether this is constipation, whether 30 mL every 2 hours is enough for baby who was born at 37 week and now he is 10 days old, and what I can do to help with the dry stools?
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I always used a little juice and water mixed for my little girl! Maybe 4 oz?
She was on gentle ease, and this helped her!
My doctor told me if he’s pooping he’s not constipated, unless it’s little pebble poops. Even if he doesn’t poop for a couple of days, as long as he’s got consistent wet diapers.
I have a 8 day old and he is drinking 2oz ever 2.5 hours. This stool is mustardy colored which is good just looks a little dehydrated so possibly feed more frequently or a larger amount per feeding
My second daughter’s poops were the same from her second week of life until she started solids. Her pediatrician assured me that it was completely normal and nothing to be concerned about. Breastfed babies all have different poops.
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Concern about constipation and feeding
I am mother of 11-day-old baby boy.
I’m concerned that my boy may be constipated. His last two diapers had very
dry stools, which is different from usual.
He usually takes about 30 mL every 2 hours of either expressed breast milk or Enfamil Gentlease formula.
Could you please advise whether this is constipation, whether 30 mL every 2 hours is enough for baby who was born at 37 week and now he is 10 days old, and what I can do to help with the dry stools?
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