Why does a baby not poop for more than 2-3 days?
After birth, the baby poops aftereach meal, after a few months this amount decreases by 2 times. This is the regime for breastfeeding, babies on artificial feeding "go to the toilet" about 2 times per daily cycle. This is affected by the composition and quality of the mixture.
If a child does not go to the toilet for a big one, it ismay be related to nutritionPhoto: Getty Constipation is mainly a problem for "artificial feeders". Constipation is considered to be the absence of regular bowel movements in a baby. An indicator of the disease can be considered the child's well-being: hard feces come out with difficulty, and the baby suffers from abdominal pain. The reasons may be the following:
- Insufficient contractile function - no urge, stomach swells.
- Increased contractile function - hard stool and abdominal pain.
- Intestinal pathology - feces are squeezed out like a tape or stream.
If blood appears in the stool, you must immediately consult a doctor.
What to do if your child has poor pooping habits
At the end of 1 month of life, babies may haveconstipation. This is due to the final restructuring of the intestines. In other cases, you need to help the baby: Determine how much food the baby has. There are "hunger" constipations, when the baby simply does not get enough nutrition.
- Water your baby with water, baby teas and other drinks that are suitable for his age.
- Stimulate the process of defecation physically: lay out before feeding on the tummy. It is useful to engage with baby exercises and massage his belly in a clockwise direction with soft strokes.
- In case of regular constipation, in coordination with your doctor, use medicines containing lactobacilli.
In most cases, if the baby cannot poop, you need to figure out the mother's diet. If artificial feeding, you should choose a different mixture.
If there is no stool for more than a day
If you don't have a bowel movement for a long time, do an enema.The water temperature should be about 20°C, and the volume depends on the age: 1 month - 30 ml, 6 months - 90 ml. The end of the syringe should be lubricated with Vaseline. Glycerin suppositories are also safe for the baby. Sometimes simply inserting a lubricated gas tube can help. Consult a doctor about drastic measures in the form of an enema. Constipation in a baby is not always a manifestation of a disease, and bowel movements can be improved by changing the diet of the mother or baby. If this process is painful or the stool contains blood, consult a doctor.
