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What do i do if my child did not poop for 5-6 days?
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Change food: Give him/her sweet potato, avocado daily. Use a good probiotic daily. Give him/her milk of magnesia 2-3 drops/day x 2 days. stop all grains, cereals, milk products. Things should start moving in 24-48 hours. If not, consult pediatrician.
Answered 11/11/2016
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