My LO hasnt poo'd in a week!!

RyleighsMommy · Nov 21st, 2009, 14:35 PM

My LO usually goes a couple day in between dirty diapers but now she hasnt poo'd in a week! I can tell her tummy is bothering her and its hard as a rock. Ive tried apple juice, karo syrup and even a suppository...and nothing at all. Her dr doesnt act concerned but I dont like see her in pain....what do I do??

Lois · Nov 21st, 2009, 14:41 PM

Have you changed her feeds in any way lately? That often affects their poo-rate! Offering cooled, boiled water between feeds (about an ounce at a time) can help. Also, if you're formula feeding, try using cartons for a few feeds rather than powder as the preservative in the cartons also acts as a mild, natural laxative. Gently massage her tummy in a clockwise motion at regular intervals to help things along. Also, you can gently pump her legs in a cycling motion to help get things moving. I would go back to your dr if there is no change soon.

Hope she feels better quickly.

Lx

MummyJo · Nov 21st, 2009, 14:51 PM

I used to find orange juice did the trick when my eldest was like this. (Pure orange, diluted with a little water so it wasn't so strong!)

Is she on solids yet? Have you done anything differently in regards to milk/food etcetera?

RyleighsMommy · Nov 21st, 2009, 16:05 PM

We did start feeding her some baby food after her 4mo appointment...but she doesnt eat much of it as she hasnt quite gotten the hang of it yet

Lois · Nov 21st, 2009, 16:13 PM

Obviously it is totally your decision but if she doesn't need the baby food yet I would leave it for another few weeks. It can be very difficult for their digestive systems to deal with early on. Fingers crossed you get some movement soon!

Lx

Nov 21st, 2009, 14:35 PM	#1
RyleighsMommy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 174	My LO hasnt poo'd in a week!! My LO usually goes a couple day in between dirty diapers but now she hasnt poo'd in a week! I can tell her tummy is bothering her and its hard as a rock. Ive tried apple juice, karo syrup and even a suppository...and nothing at all. Her dr doesnt act concerned but I dont like see her in pain....what do I do??

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Lois Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 1,630	Have you changed her feeds in any way lately? That often affects their poo-rate! Offering cooled, boiled water between feeds (about an ounce at a time) can help. Also, if you're formula feeding, try using cartons for a few feeds rather than powder as the preservative in the cartons also acts as a mild, natural laxative. Gently massage her tummy in a clockwise motion at regular intervals to help things along. Also, you can gently pump her legs in a cycling motion to help get things moving. I would go back to your dr if there is no change soon. Hope she feels better quickly. Lx

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MummyJo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 593	I used to find orange juice did the trick when my eldest was like this. (Pure orange, diluted with a little water so it wasn't so strong!) Is she on solids yet? Have you done anything differently in regards to milk/food etcetera?

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RyleighsMommy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 174	We did start feeding her some baby food after her 4mo appointment...but she doesnt eat much of it as she hasnt quite gotten the hang of it yet

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Nov 21st, 2009, 16:13 PM	#5
Lois Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 1,630	Obviously it is totally your decision but if she doesn't need the baby food yet I would leave it for another few weeks. It can be very difficult for their digestive systems to deal with early on. Fingers crossed you get some movement soon! Lx

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