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Constipation in new born
I am told it is okay if new born does not pass motion for 2-4 days, but my son who is 38 days old, since yesterday is trying to pass motion and is unable to do so which is making him cranky and irritable...he tries to put pressure and when he is not able to pass motion he cries and is in discomfort...Can we do anything?
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
The babies till 4-6 months of age will pass motion once in 6-7 days .
Next Steps
Apply coconut oil around belly button and massage in a circular pattern daily. Place the baby on stomach for few minutes.
If still cranky give colicaid drops
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! Try massaging over the motion area with Vaseline petroleum jelly.
Give baby tummy time so that any gas gets relieved.
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If any tummy colic discomfort,you can colic aid drops
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