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Didn't poop for the last 6 days
My daughter is 2.5 months she is exclusively breastfed, but she didn't poop for the last 6 days,
is there anything to be concerned about?
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Its normal while on only BF....
Wait for 2 to 3 days...
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give colicaid drops
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Normal for a breastfed baby to pass stool once in 6-7 days.
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Wait for 2-3 days if baby is active and feeding well
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Dr. Sandeep K Sukumaran
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Kannur
It is normal for children of this age to not pass stools for 6-8days and the child is doing well
If the feeding is adequate child may pass urine 6-7 times a day,sleep comfortably for 1.5-2hrs agter each feed n gain weight
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u just have to do proper burping after each feeds
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if mother is on ayurvedic medication can just stop for 1week and see as sometimes it may give abdomen colic to baby and constipation
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