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4 week old hasn't pooped in 3 days. strictly formula fed since birth and lots of wet diapers. should i be concerned?
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NOT UNUSUAL: Many babies start reducing BM's at 1 month of age so that skipping a day or 2 is not unusual. In breastfed babies ,they are absorbing more of the milk. With formula this can happen also, and as long as there is no increased fussiness, I would watch for one more day and then consider rectal stimulation with a glycerin suppository.
Answered 5/10/2015
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