Infant Poo-ing

[nicxy]

Hi. I'm concerned about my 2 month old baby on exclusive BM who has not been poo-ing for 1-2 days. Anyone who has the same experience with your baby? Please share. Thanks.

 

[nicxy]

He's drinking less then usual. He used to drink 800ml in a day. Now he only drinks 650ml.

 

[jenl]

Hi Nicxy,
If there's no sign of discomfort then should be fine. My boy was on total bm and he did not poo for max up to a week. He did not poo everyday. Checked with pd she said is ok if they can sleep well, wet diaper normally with no sign of discomfort. Their body absorbed all the nutrients which is good.

 

[nicxy]

Thanks, Jenl! Much relieved to hear that. He's all well with no signs of discomfort.

 

[ris_bear]

My 4 mth old bb on total bf only poos once every 4-5 days..

pretty worried but he doesnt show signs of discomfort besides letting out lots of gas.. not sure if this is normal n if there's any way to make him poo more often..

 

[frog]

Babies on total BF might not poo for up to 7 days - which was my daughter's record! The PD explained that pooh-ing is to expel waste product. However, sometimes, the mother's BM and the baby's needs are so attuned that there is hardly any waste product at all. So long as the stool that is eventually passed out is soft, there is no need for concern.