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Constipation

2017-01-14 00:29:21
My baby boy is 8 week old. In the 1st month he used go 3-4 stools a day but after his 6 weeks vaccination the problem of constipation has started. Now he's going Atleast 3 days once. Is it normal? My friend who is a doctor suggested colic aid drops. Should I go for it? Or consult pediatrician?
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First of all, nothing to worry. Variation in stool pattern is normal. If Ur child is passing soft stools, no hard stools, no gases, no tummy pain, no need to worry. If problem with gases, then colic aid is helpful

Answered2017-01-19 15:53:43

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This is quite normal.... No need to do anything.

Answered2017-01-16 14:38:46

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Hello... Variations in stool pattern is absolutely normal....No relationship with vaccination....Do need for any medications... Just continue breastfeeding.....No colicaid

Answered2017-01-17 06:41:47

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