What if my 1-month-old baby is constipated and not pooping?
Let’s sort out when a 1-month-old really is constipated, and when they are just straining to poop as a normal part of being newborn. And if they really are constipated, what remedies are the best to try?

Mom’s Question:
What can I give my one-month-old baby to help with constipation?
Regards,
Latoya (Harare, Zimbabwe)
Symptoms and Remedies For 1-Month-Old Constipated Baby
The first thing to consider for such a young baby is if she really is constipated.
Is if your baby is breastfed or formula fed?
If she is breastfed, she is not likely to be constipated; breastfed babies almost can’t produce any hard stools, because the breast milk is so easy to digest. At around one-month-old, babies usually start passing stools less frequently, so in such case, it can be that your baby’s digestive system is simply maturing.
If your baby is formula-fed, the risk of constipation is higher. Unless you are sure that your baby really is constipated, you can review the symptoms of baby constipation here.
If your baby is truly constipated, you can try giving him or her a little bit of cooled boiled water, possibly also adding just a little bit of prune juice to the water. (Not much, start with a tea spoon in total.)
Other gentle home remedies are a comfortable, warm bath or baby massage.
You’ll find many more remedies if you scroll down a bit in this post.
To prevent constipation going forward, make sure you don’t add too much formula powder when making the formula (don’t pack the scoop).
If the problems continue, you can try feeding your baby more frequently, but less formula every time.
If your baby is in great pain or doesn’t pass stools for several days, you should contact her doctor, to make sure she is not ill. Also, it can be wise to discuss changing to another type or brand of formula, if your baby continues to have problems with constipation. Sometimes babies need formula that is more easy to digest.
So to conclude, if your baby is fully breastfed and has pooped more frequently before, she is not likely to be constipated but simply growing.
If she is formula-fed, she might be constipated, so in that case, check the posts I linked to for lots of help!
I hope this helps!
Paula
Helpful Resources on Baby Poop
If you want more in-depth information and tips on baby poop issues, here are a few books to check out. (Links to Amazon)
- Baby Poop: What Your Pediatrician May Not Tell You … about Colic, Reflux, Constipation, Green Stools, Food Allergies, and Your Child’s Immune Health.
- Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby’s First Year.
- The Ins and Outs of Poop: A Guide to Treating Childhood Constipation.
- It’s No Accident: Breakthrough Solutions To Your Child’s Wetting, Constipation, Utis, And Other Potty Problems.
My DD got frequent stomach discomfort, and often get constipated very easily.. I even brought him to see doctor but the medication didnt work for long term cos after the med ended, the prob came back. after switching Mamil, every issues are solved! Mamil solved my kids constipation issue.. fully support Mamil..
You can try various home remedies prior to giving laxatives. One of the best remedies that worked wonders for my baby is dark corn syrup. It made my little one’s stools soft and moist, so he did not have to strain much. I just mixed 1.25 ml of syrup with four ounces of formula milk, and next day he was relieved.
Previously my son also faced with constipation, then my neighbour suggested me to try with Mamil. Once I switched to Mamil, my son doesn’t suffer with it anymore. And also, Mamil does not contains Sugar and high DHA which good to your child. Try to change to Mamil for a week, perhaps it’s also a way.
I know that Mamil is suitable for children who is 1 til 9 years old. Mamil contains prebiotics oligosaccharide that helps maintain a good intestinal environment. Also, it has the highest level of DHA compared to others brands. Mamil ingredients can increase good bacteria for kids and it also can softer stools, thats why kids who drinking Mamil wont get constipation issue. Switching to Mamil and you see the difference in just 7 days. What i heard from my neighbour said mothers can redeem for free trial pack from Mamil by emailing them, why not? since it is FOC what…
My children has less pooping compared to last week. Approximately 3 times per week and this consider is nor normal. Also,he recently feeling discomfort and irritated during a poop. He also complain to me that sometimes he feel pain before a poo. I was so worried and discuss with my parents. With all these symptoms that my parents confirm that he is facing constipation issue. My mum suggested me to switch formula milk that can help in prevent constipation so I am here to inquire about which brand of formula milk that can help in preventing constipation?
give him mamil. trust me. after few days or a week, his constipation prevented. i’ve used mamil before for my kid after she got constipated. after some remedies didn’t work, i’ve changed her milk. made some comparison of formula milk and i’ve found mamil was the best because it contained no sugar, high level of dha and good bacteria.
Please don’t ever attemp any unproven remedies to your kids. Some unproper remedies just won’t get thing right but in fact it’s just make your kids even worse! Last time, my nephew went in hosp because my sister went and gave him some unproper remedies for constipation.. Beware of those remedies! Better seek for medical advise
thanks!!!
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