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Baby is not doing potty
My son who is 8 weeks old now but not doing potty since 10 days. Usually he use to do it in 5-6 days. Is it normal or shuold need to be worried. No any other issue due to this.
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Use Hallen's Infant suppository and rule out other causes of constipation.
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Meet a Pediatric Surgeon if he doesn't pass motions still
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No need to worry if baby is active and taking BF well....
Give colicaid drops for 3to4 days...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
If baby is active and feeding well, nothing to worry you can wait for 10 days.
Apply coconut oil around umbilicus and massage in a circular pattern daily
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
10 days is more..how was it at birth? Thyroid profile?? Show to your pediatrician once to rule out other causes..
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