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Baby Constipation

True constipation in babies is shown by hard, dry stools and pain during bowel movements — not by infrequent stools alone. Fully breastfed babies can go up to 10 days without a bowel movement.

Possíveis Causas

  • 1Switching from breast milk to formula
  • 2Introduction of solids (especially banana, carrot, rice)
  • 3Insufficient fluids
  • 4Formula: wrong mixing ratio (too concentrated)
  • 5Rarely: cow's milk protein intolerance

O Que Você Pode Fazer

  • Offer more fluids (water from solids age)
  • Fibre-rich solids: pear, prune, broccoli
  • Tummy massage clockwise
  • Cycling movements with legs
  • Warm bath for relaxation

Quando Ir ao Médico?

  • Blood in stool or on nappy
  • Baby cries with every bowel movement and tenses up
  • Bloated, hard abdomen
  • Constipation in baby under 1 month → always investigate
  • Vomiting together with constipation
  • No stool and meconium not within first 48 hours (newborns)

Notas por Faixa Etária

Newborns: Meconium must come within the first 48 hours. Fully breastfed babies: Can go up to 10 days without a bowel movement — as long as stool stays soft, this is NORMAL. Formula babies: Should have at least every other day. Solids age: Most common time for constipation due to diet change.

Perguntas Frequentes

Is it normal for my breastfed baby to go 7 days without a bowel movement?
Yes! Fully breastfed babies can go up to 10 days without a bowel movement. Breast milk is almost completely absorbed. As long as the stool is then soft and your baby seems content, everything is fine.
Can I give my baby prune juice?
From solids age (about 6 months), you can offer diluted prune juice (1:1 with water). For younger babies: pear or apple juice diluted 1:3. Ask your paediatrician first.

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