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My son hasn't been to the toilet for 3days now and isn't feeding properly i've been giving him prune juice anything else i can try he is only 5weeks?
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Constipation: if your baby is breast-fed, it is normal to have no bowel movement for even a week. If he is uncomfortable, try rectal stimulation with a thermometer after you put Vaseline on it.
Answered 5/17/2015
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