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Can 2months old baby don't poop for 5day

2023-07-21 21:42:17
Hi, my baby is 2months old he is both formula fed and breast feed. He did not poop for 5 days, but he is passing gas, is this normal? He has consumed around 250ml of formula milk in five days.
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Yes it is quite common to not pass for a few days. Give colic drops. Please visit a pediatrician for check up. Suppository medicine can be given for helping to pass

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It can happen sometimes, observe for vomiting,  bloating, poor feeding. Can wait for upto 7 days. Book an online consultation for detailed evaluation

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Babies stool passing frequency varies a lot on brestfeeding. They sometimes passes stool upto 10-12 times a day and sometimes they pass stools once in 5-7 days. Both are normal provided baby is accepting feed well, active playful, passing urine adequately, not irritable.

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