12 days old baby constipated?

Question

First time mum here and need help. Please mommas my baby is only 12 days old and I have been feeding her breastmilk only although with the bottle (she was born at 35 weeks via CS and we have not had any success with breastfeeding). She eats very well but her poop is not as loosed or watery as that of an infant should be. My mum keeps saying it is because of what I eat. What can I eat so my baby's poop isn't solid (not like adult poop though).

Answer

You need to drink plenty of water and eat good fruit, veg, protein and fat

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My baby gets constipated sometimes (hard stools) and it usually goes away on its own. They can’t take anything for it unless it’s really bad so I wouldn’t stress. Their little systems are still getting regulated and stuff!

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It shouldn’t be watery 🤔 It should be soft but it doesn’t need to be watery. She’s probably fine. And breastfed babies usually go days without pooping. My daughter pooped multiple times a day until she’s was a few weeks old then she went like four or five days without and now she only poops like once every other day. I really wouldn’t stress about it unless her ped says otherwise. I see a lot of women on here who’s moms give them absolutely awful advice so I don’t think you need to take your moms word for gospel (not saying she’s wrong just that she’s not the expert just because she’s had babies). And I’m not an expert either so you should definitely consult with her doctor but I just went through this same thing a few weeks ago.

Answer

Cut out all dairy products.

12 days old baby constipated?

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