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need help!!!!!!

My newborn is 6 days old and has been havin really bad gas. and everytime she farts she poops. like explosive poop but its not like diaherria. its just soft poop. it happens when she sneezes too. im concerned she has a digestive issue. any ideas? btw shes usin breastmilk and formula.
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1927715 tn?1392055940
If she's not in pain I wouldn't freak. Just ask the doctor at her 2 week appt.
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5110781 tn?1378361950
Could b the formula ur using, try one thats sensitive
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Maybe allergic to something either you're eating or something in formula. Keep an eye.out.for blood in her stool
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Babies have liquid poops that have breast milk! It's probably just the force if sneezing and farting making it come out. Does baby seem in pain? If so, try Oval or Infacol or even Gripe Water! :)
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4484425 tn?1384228334
Breastfed babies poop liquid and its completely normal.
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Yep my baby is 6 days old too and she has gas also and poops liquidity and when she farts and sneezes she poops too.  She is breast fed.  It is completely normal. Don't worry.
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It might be the formula, definitely ask her pediatrician at her next appt
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