7 days without a poo UPDATE - 11 days now

Foogirl · Nov 8th, 2009, 04:56 AM

Abby is primarily breastfed but we have introduced baby rice for a few weeks and this week started on purees and stuff. Week before last she went 7 days without a poo. This week she has done the same - we are still waiting for it.

Is this normal? I know breastfed babies can go a good long while without it and have enjoyed the clean nappies, but I had thought that since weaning to rice she would poo more often. And certainly with the fruit and veg purees.

She isn't in any pain or bothered by it in the slightest. She doesn't strain then nothing - but she does fart alot.

Should I be concerned?

Mum2b_Claire · Nov 8th, 2009, 04:59 AM

That's normal for breastfed babies, from what I've read. One of my books, can't remember which, says that it has been known for a BF baby to go 3 weeks without a no2, and perfectly healthy.

Foogirl · Nov 8th, 2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mum2b_Claire

That's normal for breastfed babies, from what I've read. One of my books, can't remember which, says that it has been known for a BF baby to go 3 weeks without a no2, and perfectly healthy.

Even now we are introducing purees etc?

kateqpr · Nov 8th, 2009, 05:41 AM

Poppy did this when she started early solids. We went ten days without a poo!!! HV said she was just using up all the nutrients and as was breast fed it was fine. It sorted itself within a few weeks and now we're back to daily poo's again. I would say enjoy the break from dirty nappies while it lasts!

Foogirl · Nov 12th, 2009, 17:38 PM

We're on eleven days now.....

Do I worry yet?

goddess25 · Nov 12th, 2009, 20:57 PM

Maybe contact your HV. Is her tummy distended? Is she uncomfy when you palpate around her abdomen. Euan went 8 days without a poo and my DR told me that was ok but if it was more than that he would want to examine him and basically just feel his tummy. If she isnt in any distress then i am sure she is fine. Is she still eating and drinking ok?

nkbapbt · Nov 13th, 2009, 02:03 AM

Is she still wetting her diapers the same?

If you have a jumparoo exercise can help...if not try doing "bicycle" legs with her laying flat. Im sure you know what I mean.

Cut back on bananas and apples if you feed those...try prunes hehe.

Also infant massage can work. Try this...lay her on her back, starting from the bottom of her rib cage write an "I" on her tummy to just above where her diaper hits. Then in the same place write "L", then an upside down "U" and then an upside down "V" and then another upside down "U". Sounds nuts...but it may work. It did for Lakai.

Massage her bum too...towards her feet.

Good luck!

premmiemum123 · Nov 13th, 2009, 03:33 AM

Infant massage definitely works, Emily only goes once a week and it is after a massage session. It is an horrendous explosion but a good clear out...sorry TMI.
She's not on solids yet so will see when I do start weaning her whether she goes longer without a poo...
Hope you get a result soon...it is amazing how much they can store in their bowels for such a long time without complaint...

sophie c · Nov 13th, 2009, 04:03 AM

alys didnt go for a pooh once for ages and i gave her some cooled boiled water incase the stools were hard to soften them and when i gave her her bath i made sure the warm water came over her belly, then after i massaged her belly before bed.

she went that night lol

xxx

kirsten1985 · Nov 13th, 2009, 05:22 AM

I think I read that if they are farting loads they are not constipated. Not sure though. I agree with baby massage, my mum did it to Freya yesterday and she pooed on the towel

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Nov 8th, 2009, 04:56 AM	#1
Foogirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 4,609	7 days without a poo UPDATE - 11 days now Abby is primarily breastfed but we have introduced baby rice for a few weeks and this week started on purees and stuff. Week before last she went 7 days without a poo. This week she has done the same - we are still waiting for it. Is this normal? I know breastfed babies can go a good long while without it and have enjoyed the clean nappies, but I had thought that since weaning to rice she would poo more often. And certainly with the fruit and veg purees. She isn't in any pain or bothered by it in the slightest. She doesn't strain then nothing - but she does fart alot. Should I be concerned?

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Nov 8th, 2009, 04:59 AM	#2
Mum2b_Claire Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 13,907	That's normal for breastfed babies, from what I've read. One of my books, can't remember which, says that it has been known for a BF baby to go 3 weeks without a no2, and perfectly healthy.

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Nov 8th, 2009, 05:41 AM	#4
kateqpr Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West London Posts: 1,391	Poppy did this when she started early solids. We went ten days without a poo!!! HV said she was just using up all the nutrients and as was breast fed it was fine. It sorted itself within a few weeks and now we're back to daily poo's again. I would say enjoy the break from dirty nappies while it lasts!

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Nov 12th, 2009, 17:38 PM	#5
Foogirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 4,609	We're on eleven days now..... Do I worry yet?

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Nov 12th, 2009, 20:57 PM	#6
goddess25 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver Posts: 5,603	Maybe contact your HV. Is her tummy distended? Is she uncomfy when you palpate around her abdomen. Euan went 8 days without a poo and my DR told me that was ok but if it was more than that he would want to examine him and basically just feel his tummy. If she isnt in any distress then i am sure she is fine. Is she still eating and drinking ok?

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Nov 13th, 2009, 02:03 AM	#7
nkbapbt Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 3,771	Is she still wetting her diapers the same? If you have a jumparoo exercise can help...if not try doing "bicycle" legs with her laying flat. Im sure you know what I mean. Cut back on bananas and apples if you feed those...try prunes hehe. Also infant massage can work. Try this...lay her on her back, starting from the bottom of her rib cage write an "I" on her tummy to just above where her diaper hits. Then in the same place write "L", then an upside down "U" and then an upside down "V" and then another upside down "U". Sounds nuts...but it may work. It did for Lakai. Massage her bum too...towards her feet. Good luck!

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Nov 13th, 2009, 03:33 AM	#8
premmiemum123 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 464	Infant massage definitely works, Emily only goes once a week and it is after a massage session. It is an horrendous explosion but a good clear out...sorry TMI. She's not on solids yet so will see when I do start weaning her whether she goes longer without a poo... Hope you get a result soon...it is amazing how much they can store in their bowels for such a long time without complaint...

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Nov 13th, 2009, 04:03 AM	#9
sophie c Waiting To Try (WTT) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: cardiff, wales Posts: 2,831	alys didnt go for a pooh once for ages and i gave her some cooled boiled water incase the stools were hard to soften them and when i gave her her bath i made sure the warm water came over her belly, then after i massaged her belly before bed. she went that night lol xxx

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Nov 13th, 2009, 05:22 AM	#10
kirsten1985 Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire. Posts: 4,215	I think I read that if they are farting loads they are not constipated. Not sure though. I agree with baby massage, my mum did it to Freya yesterday and she pooed on the towel .

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