Babies do not go outside - How should I handle this?

Babies do not go outside - How should I handle this?

The first time I saw my baby without a bowel movement for a few days, I was very confused and worried. Infants eat a lot and thus have a lot of bowel movements. But all of a sudden, my 3-month-old baby suddenly stopped having a bowel movement. So I had to find out what was going on with my child and what to do at this time.

Finally, I solved the problem and now I share my experience with you. I will talk about the reasons why babies do not have a bowel movement, how to know if they are constipated and what is the safest remedy.

More than a hundred parents have commented on this article, so make sure you are not alone in treating your child's indigestion!

It is extremely common for babies not to have bowel movements the way we expect them to. Before I became a mother, I never thought I would have to worry about my child's defecation. But the reality is the opposite.

In the first year after birth, there are so many things to worry about. Your baby's bowel movements change a lot as they get older and as their diets are different.

And what's even more amazing is that there are babies who completely stop their bowel movements for a few days. It seems entirely reasonable to believe this is constipation. If your child (while not eating solid foods) does not have a regular bowel movement, this article will show you if it is normal and what are the signs of constipation in your child. We will also talk about remedies and when to see the doctor.

Should use breast milk or formula?

 

Babies do not go out

There is a large difference in the risk of constipation between breastfed and formula-fed infants . If you are breastfeeding and if your baby has had a normal bowel movement early, then the baby is likely to grow normally and thus absorb most of the food he eats. In addition, around 4 weeks of age, the baby's digestive system begins to mature and the number of bowel movements will decrease, especially when the baby is breastfed. If the baby seems obedient and not fussy and has normal eating and peeing, then of course, the baby's bowel movement is also normal.

If your baby is formula fed, the risk of constipation is higher because formula is harder to digest than breast milk. Therefore, formula-fed babies should have regular bowel movements according to their age. If a formula-fed baby has not had a bowel movement for a few days, that could be a sign of constipation.

It is also important to know when your baby starts to show signs of constipation and if he or she has passed stool away in the first 36 hours of life.

If your baby has been constipated but has been constipated since he was born, one of the causes of constipation may be Hirschsprung (congenital colitis). This is a problem caused by the absence of enteric neurons. This deficiency leads to a decrease in bowel movements and constipation. This condition is usually screened by performing a rectal exam in a child with constipation.

Signs of constipation

Here are some signs of constipation in a child:

In newborn babies, have bowel movements less than once a day with signs of difficulty walking.

In older children, irregular bowel movements for 7 days for breastfed babies and 4 days for bottle-fed babies

Baby has pain when defecating

The stool is hard and shaped like a pebble

There is blood in the stool

Abdominal pain with frequent and hard stool

 

Babies do not go out

How to reduce constipation?

It is normal for a baby to squeeze while having a bowel movement, but the opposite is true when crying out loud. If you want to help, try to hold your baby's knees toward the chest to help him "squat". This is also very effective to help release air when the baby has colic.

If your baby is bottle-fed, experiment with several different formulas until they find the one that is least constipating for your baby . For some babies, soy formulas work better. For other babies, hydrolyzed formulas, like Nutramigen, give the best effect.

You can also split the amount of formula and feed your baby more times to help the intestines absorb. According to experience, a bottle of milk before divided into 2 feeds is reasonable.

Please make the correct formula. Be careful not to overdo it.

You can also give your baby extra water - about 1 oz once or twice a day.

If you breastfeed, try to increase the quality of your breastmilk. Breast milk is an excellent laxative.

There are also children's laxatives or glycerin suppositories, but don't take them unless it's a last resort. Better yet try to change your baby's menu.

Another temporary option is to gently use an enema to help stimulate your baby's bowel movements. But do not make your child a habit of using this drug, teach your child how to actively bowel without any intervention.

Week rate of bowel movements

 

Babies do not go out

This frequency will depend on the child's age as well as whether the baby is breastfed or formula:

Infants, from about 5 to 6 after birth can have a bowel movement after each meal.

Children 1 month old, on average 4 times per day.

By the time the baby is 2 months old, the average drops to 1 time per day.

At 3 months of age, exclusively breastfed babies can have 10 to 14 days without a bowel movement. Babies grow fast and digest all breast milk. This can continue until the baby is weaned. But formula-fed babies are different, they need to have bowel movements almost every day.

Remember that children are always changing. It is unlikely that your baby will be constipated unless there are some of the symptoms described above.

Both of my children had about 3 months of having a bowel movement every 10-14 days. However, both are exclusively breastfed and show no signs of constipation or illness.

When should mothers take their children to the doctor?

If your baby is only a few days old but doesn't breastfeed or formula regularly, call your doctor to rule out the possibility of constipation and make sure your baby is eating as much as he needs.

For newborn babies who have a habit of having a regular bowel movement but then suddenly stop, contact your pediatrician for advice on how to treat constipation. Make sure your baby is completely healthy, regardless of whether she is breastfed or formula fed.

For older children, if the child has pain during bowel movements (regardless of whether the stools are hard or not), the doctor should examine them thoroughly.

Finally, if your baby continues to be constipated despite the mother's efforts to adjust the baby's diet, please discuss it with your pediatrician. For example, your baby may be allergic to milk proteins or lactose intolerant and need a new formula.

Do not use a child laxative or glycerin suppository without first consulting your doctor. Sometimes this is completely unnecessary.

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