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My baby is not going for motion
My baby of 2 months old is not going for motion since 1 week. I have used dulcoflex suppository and also tried milk of magnesia
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Baby usually takes 7to 10 days to pass stool, If baby is on exclusive BF....nothing to worry about it...
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medicines not required...
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you can give digestive drops...
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Are you breastfeeding. Constipation is uncommon in breastfed babies.
No laxatives should be given in young infants.
Prune juice or other juice 30 ml may be given.
I would advice you to go to doctor as baby is very young and constipation more than one week.
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appointment with pediatrician
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breastfeeding is best for the baby.
if giving formula, check if it is prepared properly
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Babies at this age pass stool once in 6-8 days. This is normal
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If baby is active and feeding well, nothing to worry
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