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My 6 months old baby is not pooping for 2 days after eating similac advance, rice flour along with mother's milk. For the 1st two days of feeding poop is normal in liquid form but after the 1st two days my baby is not pooping and it has been almost 56 hours. Please help🙏
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At 6 months, it is common for stool frequency to reduce, especially after starting solids like rice flour and formula. If the baby is active, feeding well, passing gas, and has no vomiting or abdominal distension, this short-term constipation is likely due to dietary change and is not worrisome.
You can try:
Giving small sips of cooled boiled water 2–3 times a day.
Offering fruit puree like stewed apple or pear if baby is already on solids.
Gentle tummy massage and bicycle leg movements to relieve gas and stimulate bowels.
Next Steps
Monitor for red flags like persistent vomiting, swollen belly, blood in stools, or baby not feeding well — if any of these occur, consult your pediatrician immediately.
If no poop for more than 3 days, or baby becomes uncomfortable, do follow up with a pediatrician.
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Avoid giving too much rice flour as it may cause constipation. Introduce new foods one at a time and continue breastfeeding frequently. Give time for baby’s digestion to adjust to new feeds.
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It is quite normal after starting complementary feeds. Consult a Paediatrician if the baby seems uncomfortable, is not urinating or not feeding.
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try gentle tummy massage and continue fibre rich complimentary feeds.
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Since the age of the baby is 6 months, it time to start complementary feeding ( weaning food) which are rich in fibre and other nutrients. Do not worry, this is common in small infants who have difficulty on addition to semi solid food.( On starting complementary feeds)
First you can try, gentle massage on tummy in clockwise direction and also bicycle leg movements to help with the gas . Also keep the baby hydrated.
For more support and medications, please consult
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Greetings it's normal while on solid food kindly hydrate well
If not passing after 3 days u can visit the pediatrician in person
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It’s quite normal for some babies to go 1–3 days without passing stool, especially after starting formula or solids. As long as the baby is comfortable, feeding well, and passing urine and gas, there is no need to worry.
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If the baby still doesn’t pass stool in a day or two, or shows any signs of discomfort, consult again
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
If urine and passing gases is normal and feeding taking then don’t worry
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