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No stool since 7 days, male 4 months.
Baby of 4 months 3 days, is on mixed feed both breast milk and formula milk (Nestle Excella pro) since birth. Formula 30 ml twice or thrice and rest breast milk in his first month.
Now at 4 months age, takes 60ml formula and after 2 hrs takes breast milk around 40 ml, then again after 2 hrs 60 ml formula milk . As my milk production is low, max 40-50 ml after 3-4 hrs gap.
Birth weight 2.75 kgs Length 51 cm
Now 4 months 3 days
Weight 7.1 kgs
Length 63cm aprx
Was doing stool(poop) regularly 4-5 times a day till age of 3 months.
After that he started doing poop once after 2-3 days or once every day for few days.
After 3.5 months vaccination, now he's doing poop after 6-7 days toothpaste type. Now 7 days passed not dong poop. what to do?
1. Is this pattern normal?
2. Is his feeding average or more or below average?
How much feed to babies generally take at this age?
Considering 40-50 ml mothers milk is available after 4 hrs. How much formula to be given and after how much gap?
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Watch for warning signs such as
1. Abdominal distension
2. Persistent vomiting
3. Not passing even flatus
4. Passing hard stools/blood staining
5. Any irritability, not taking feeds well
Otherwise it can be normal, my niece used to pass sometimes after 8-9 days. It's not uncommon in infants
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His feeding and weight gain are appropriate for age. Since you are giving mixed feeds the formula should be given as per instructions on the pack diluted with accurate amount of water.Few Babies can go without poop for even 7 days but understood your concern as this is recently evolved problem.. until baby’s abdomen is soft not distended, passing gas,baby is fine not irritable no symptoms of colic,taking feeds well and gaining weight appropriately you need not worry. Burp the baby well after feeds, do massages and cycling movements of lower limbs if you find baby is having colic. If these symptom is persistent share your concerns with your paediatrician for direct examination of baby.
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You're seeing a common pattern here. Stool often slows down after 3 months, especially right after a vaccination, and toothpaste-like stool without straining is reassuring.
Next Steps
For the exact feed amounts and gaps for your baby's weight, ask your pediatrician rather than following a general number.
Health Tips
See your pediatrician the same day if your baby's belly turns hard, stops feeding well, or seems uncomfortable.
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Sum babies will pass stool once in 7 days
No need to worry if baby is passing gas below and
Accepting feed normally, no abdominal distension and no vomiting .
As weight is normal no need to worry
Next Steps
Try to give breast milk till 6 mnths of age .
Health Tips
Mother shld take balanced diet and plenty of water .
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At 4 months, some babies may pass stool only once every 5–7 days. If the stool is soft, baby is feeding well, passing urine/gas normally, abdomen is not swollen and there is no vomiting, this can be normal.
His weight gain is very good — from 2.75 kg at birth to 7.1 kg now.
At this age, total milk intake is usually around 850–1000 ml/day for his weight, but there is no need to force a fixed quantity. Breastfeed on demand and give formula additionally according to hunger. The amount of milk you can express with a pump does not accurately tell how much milk the baby gets directly from breastfeeding.
Prepare formula exactly according to the instructions on the pack. Do not add extra powder or extra water.
No need to start solid food before around 6 months just because of constipation.
Since it has already been 7 days, if he is uncomfortable or the stool is hard/painful, please get him examined by a pediatrician. Seek early medical attention if there is abdominal swelling, repeated/green vomiting, blood in stool, poor feeding or baby is not passing gas.
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