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6 Week Old Straining
by Rebecca
Hi there! Baby Help Line Response Hi Rebecca! Straining and some tummy pain are completely normal for a six weeks old baby. Having a lot of gas is also very common and usually starts diminishing at around 2.5-3 months old or so. At around 4 weeks of age, a babys digestive system begins to mature and the number of bowel movement usually decreases, especially if the baby is breastfed. Since you give your son both breast milk and formula, it is probably not very strange that he poops less frequently now when he is older. The poop also seems fine - no sign of constipation. However, if your son seems to be in great pain and especially if you notice hard stools or very infrequent stools (several days between his pooping) he could be mildly constipated. If you can, try giving your baby more breast milk and less formula, since breast milk really can't result in constipation. For more tips on whether your baby is constipated or not and what you can do about it, click here. (My answer to another mom with a similar problem.) And don't hesitate to talk to your baby's health care provider! Congratulations to your son and lycka till! /Paula
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