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Fully breastfed 6-day-old hasn't had a bowel movement in 2 days, though he keeps wetting through his clothes so i know he's getting milk. why is this?
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Normal: Breast babies can do a little smear every feed or a diaper filler every 7-10 days. Breast milk is a well designed food source compared to formula, where more debris is left over after processing. Bottle babies usually go at least daily if not more often. If it is soft when they go it is considered ok, even if delayed.
Answered 8/24/2016
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