New mom questions: my baby can't poop

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Permalink Reply by Suzette on November 9, 2009 at 10:54am

have you switched foods/formulas/water recently? this is often a culprit.
things that can help: if the baby is just on formula, introducing some apple juice is often enough to get them to go.
if baby is straining but can't get it out, a bit of vaseline in the bum hole may help it slide out. sometimes, a warm bath will allow them to poop (in the water! gross!). using a gentle hand, you can massage the tummy area. you use just the little finger side of your hand on both hands and stroke each hand down the belly, almost like a water wheel, first one hand then the other. these are the best ones that i have found naturally. there is also a suppository that you can put in that will help, but i am not a big fan of them. if you use one, please lubricate it before inserting it, and really check with a pharmacist re dosage.
good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Angela HOOD on November 9, 2009 at 7:42pm

Never ran into this issue - I would suggest some juice or fruit!

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Permalink Reply by T. Suzanne Eller on November 11, 2009 at 2:59pm

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Permalink Reply by Diane Burke on November 12, 2009 at 11:09am

My "Baby" is now 18 yrs old, but she has had issues from birth with constipation. It's funny too, because she pooped in the cannal on her way into this world! We used the bulb seringe with warm soapy water as an enima, which worked fairly well. We did the belly massage, with leg movement too. Fruits & Juices are always a benefit.

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Permalink Reply by Suzette on November 12, 2009 at 3:45pm

I was the same way growing up! Was put into the hospital twice with it so bad, they used a molasses enema to clear me out. To this day, the smell of molasses makes me head to the washroom! LOL. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) often shows up like constipation, especially if she gets "the runs" at the opposite end of the pendulum swing. The other thing to consider is that a low grade issue with milk products is a frequent culprit, and milk can hang out in the body for weeks, so just giving up milk for a day or two will not prove/disprove the milk link. I live by my yoghurt now, lots of probiotics keep the body working better.


Diane Burke said:

My "Baby" is now 18 yrs old, but she has had issues from birth with constipation. It's funny too, because she pooped in the cannal on her way into this world! We used the bulb seringe with warm soapy water as an enima, which worked fairly well. We did the belly massage, with leg movement too. Fruits & Juices are always a benefit.

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Permalink Reply by Sharron Williams on November 12, 2009 at 7:45pm

Massage your baby or toddlers stomach. Count up to 50 circular maggages. Peristalsis is slow or has stopped. Milk could be the cause. Then massage the lower part of your baby or infant's back. This stimulate the nerves that are connected to the abdomen and intestines. Fletts baby laxative is also gental and good for your baby. Lay them on their side and slowly administer the laxative. This should help! Orrrrr, Fletcher's laxative for kids is good. Ask your doctor which is best. Do you have an "Ask the Nurse" system at your children's local hospital?

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Permalink Reply by T. Suzanne Eller on November 13, 2009 at 8:44am

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Permalink Reply by Angela HOOD on November 13, 2009 at 1:58pm

What about getting the kiddo moving? That might get everything else, uh, moving!

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