10 day old constipated

[momabear86]

Hi. My gal is 10 days old and seems constipated. When she does Poo its little bits and solid. Any tips to help her? P.s I don't want to use a q tip.

[mrssandefur]

I was told that you shouldn't gve water that young they have to be a little older. My boys always got constipated and they ended up on goats milk by Drs orders, that was after I stopped breastfeeding. They say Karo syrup helps put a tiny bit in their bottle or if you're breastfeeding put it on your finger and let them suck it off. It always worked for my kids BUT I'd say ask your Dr before doing anything only because it could be something with her tummy not her milk. I'd call today cause its bad for babies to get constipated, they get grumpy and can get hemrroihds and hernias.

[beautifulmum]

Well with my youngest daughter when she was born she was the exact same and when i went to hospital to lactation consultant she just used thermomitor to put very gently barley in her bum and then within about 2 mins she pooped 2 diapers.  i dont know if you are comfortable but it doesnt take much to stimulate that muscle on a baby

[sorenr]

Yay! Thats great! Bet she's a happier baba now! Yup, your life now revolves around peeing and pooping!

[jend83]

You can give her half a teaspoon of light Karo syrup in her bottles 3 times a day. That's what our doctor said and I've done it with all five of mine at some point or another. Ask your babies doctor.

[joolschic]

Take her diaper off and hold her between ur legs like she sitting on a toilet. it might take few mins but it'll relieve her...my mother used to this with my girl I thought she was nuts :-) but it worked every time...its the position.

[momabear86]

I gave a little bit of water and have had a normal bm! Never been so happy to see poop! Will see how it goes but thank you! Thank you! Thank you! <3