Very Few Wet Diapers

Jaymi

My daughter is five days old. She has only had a few wet diapers since she was born. There was only one wet one yesterday. She hasn't been pooping either, her last one was dry and pellet-y, and that was yesterday. Other people are saying babies have like eight wets a day...should I be freaking out???

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Day 5 should have at least 6 wet diapers and 3 yellow, seedy poops. The way you described your baby’s poop sounds like dehydration. I would take baby to the pediatrician to assess further.

Sa

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This is not good. I would ring your pediatrician straight away.

er

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Is she eating? If mot thats your reason why shes nit having sould/wet diapers. Could be from breastfeeding if your milk has not come in. If thats the case dont starve baby. Suplememnt until your milk comes in

Ev

Ev • Dec 6, 2018
That’s great to hear! Thanks for the update!

Ja

Jaymi • Dec 6, 2018
We went to the ER. She's a bit dehydrated, but pretty much fine. Just have to get into the swing of feeding. She's even gained weight.

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erika • Dec 6, 2018
Is there an emergency pediatric number you could call this late? I recommend doing so. For further testing on why thats going on. Usually bf babies have more than 15 wet/soiled diapers daily.

An

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You need to take her to the ER. Babies die from dehydration.

Sa

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If you have a health care number where you live that you can call and speak to someone I would.

Ev

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Maybe check with your midwife or take her to pediatrician

Ja

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We have our first doctor appointment in the morning, thankfully. I'm just freaking out now.