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Constipated 8 Week Baby

by Charli
(Gold Coast, Queensland Australia)

My baby is 8 weeks old and has not done a poo for 3 days, is there anything I can do to help? She is very uncomfortable.







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Constipated 8 Week Baby

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Jul 01, 2008
Poor girl!
by: Baby Help Line

Hi there!

Unless your baby is breastfed, she may very well be constipated. You'll find both symptoms and remedies here. If your daughter does show signs of constipation, you can try a glycerine suppository for infants (found at the pharmacy) or simply try the remedies in the link above and wait it out.

If she is fully breastfed, do nothing (other than maybe some massage); not pooping for several days is normal for breastfed babies.

Good luck!

/Paula

Aug 25, 2008
A great at home remedy
by: NannyNurse

Hello,
Here is a little something that works very well for constipated babies. Do you have any corn syrup or fructose (natural sugar from fruit) around the house? Take 3 teaspoons of that and warm it up with a little water and give it to your baby. Corn syrup is a natural and mild laxative. It will take some time but with in hour or so your baby should have a soft bowel movement. Also next time you are at the store look for chamomile tablets for infants they are very helpful for dissolving gas bubbles that hurt little tummies in both the upper digestive system and the lower.
Good Luck

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