A baby's stool can directly reflect their intestinal health. When a baby cannot speak, parents will pay attention to their child's stool condition to see how their child absorbs and digests. When going to the hospital, pediatricians will also ask about their child's stool condition. Therefore, a child's stool problem is worth paying attention to. For example, is it normal for a baby to not have stool for 6 days?
Is it normal for a baby to have no bowel movements for 6 days
1. Some babies have already reached the point of accumulating belly, and it is true that some children only defecate once every five or six days. As long as the stool is soft and golden, parents do not need to worry too much.
2.If a baby hasn't defecated for so many days and their stool is very hard, even with blood in the stool, it's constipation and it's not normal.
3. Some children don't defecate for six days because they don't have enough to eat, especially breastfed children. Mothers can't figure out how much milk the child is drinking, so it's likely that the child hasn't eaten enough at all.
What should I do if my baby is constipated
1. For breastfed babies, mothers should pay attention to adjusting their diet structure, follow a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and drink plenty of water.
2. Feed more fruit and vegetable juices, but when it comes to adding complementary foods, the speed of each feeding should not be too fast, and the concentration of milk powder should be diluted.
3. Massage the baby's abdomen clockwise, around their belly button, twice a day for 5-10 minutes each time.
Through the above introduction, I believe everyone already knows how to deal with a baby who hasn't defecated for several days. When a baby continues to not defecate but still shows signs of constipation, it may indicate that the child is already constipated. Therefore, parents can also use an open circuit for their child. Don't hesitate to seek medical attention, otherwise constipation will affect the child's normal eating.
