If your baby drinks formula or is already eating solid foods, they may have regular bowel movements at least once a day.
If your baby is breastfed, there is no “normal” number of bowel movements or schedule — just what is typical for them. Keep in mind that some breastfed babies may poop only once a week.
Why is my baby constipated?
Solid foods
Don’t be surprised if your baby experiences some constipation as you introduce more solid foods. This often happens because many of the recommended solid foods for babies are low in fiber.
Switching from breast milk to formula
Babies who are exclusively breastfed rarely suffer from constipation. Breast milk has the perfect balance of fat and protein, which usually results in soft stools—even if the baby doesn’t poop for several days.
However, if your baby drinks formula, constipation may occur because the protein component in various formulas can cause it.
Dehydration
Constipation can also happen when you stop breastfeeding your baby, since this sometimes leads to dehydration.
How can I treat it?
- Encourage exercise
- Massage your baby’s tummy
- Change the brand of formula
- Add a little prune juice to the formula or breast milk
- Increase their fiber intake
- Consult about treatment options
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