What's wrong with a one-month-old baby who hasn't defecated for seven days? How to deal with a one-month-old baby who doesn't defecate

There are many breastfed babies who will not defecate for several days after their baby is one month old. This is normal and is a sign that the baby is starting to have a stuffy stomach. Many parents will be nervous and come to consult. The color, smell and shape of the baby’s stool are barometers for judging whether the child is healthy or not. Let’s take a look!

What's wrong with a one-month-old baby who hasn't defecated for seven days?

Parents should not panic, this is a normal physiological phenomenon, a sign that the baby is starting to hold back their bowels, and a holding back of bowels is also one of the signs that the baby's digestive system is beginning to develop. Holding back of bowels does not mean not having bowel movements, but rather not having enough bowel movements. This is because the baby's gastrointestinal digestive capacity is greatly improved for breast milk, resulting in less food residue being excreted every day, which is not enough to stimulate the rectum to defecate. Some babies defecate once every seven days, and some even once every 15 days or so. After defecation, the stool is still thin and mushy, and the color and other aspects are normal.

How to deal with a one-month-old baby who does not defecate

Observe the baby's mental state, feeding, and sleep. If everything is normal, the baby may have constipation. Some breastfed babies will have constipation. Massage the baby's stomach clockwise and feed some probiotics. If you are really anxious, go to the hospital and let the doctor take a look.

How to distinguish between constipation and abdominal distension

Although a baby with constipation only defecates once every few days, the stool is normal yellow soft stool, which is the key difference between constipation and constipation. If the baby is constipated, the stool will be dry and hard after defecation. In addition, the baby may cry easily, feel unable to defecate, and be irritable during defecation. However, during the period of "storing the stomach", the baby's performance is normal.

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1. Belly retention is a physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment. You can massage the baby's abdomen clockwise, with the strength being that the belly slightly sinks, 2-3 times a day, each time for about 5 minutes.

2. Treatment of constipation: In addition to the above, you can feed some probiotics, keep your baby’s diet light, and use a suppository if necessary. If your baby’s lips are dry, add water appropriately.