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A member asked:
3 wks old, very fussy, turns red when it's time to pass bowel movement... could it be her milk she drinks enfamil newborn. what milk should i switch 2?
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Hold on...: It is not unusual for babies to strain when passing bowel movements..they are trying to learn to relax certain areas while tensing others. It's a new skill. The more important detail is how is the baby's stool? Is it soft/mushy or hard little balls? Switching milk is not something that you should do without speaking to the pediatrician first.Let them know what's going on so they can guide you best
Answered 10/23/2018
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