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Good day i have a 3weeks baby that i dont breastfeed anymore. now that am feeding him nan formula its been 4 days without pooping... what can i do to help him?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal: A breast-fed baby will have stool usually once a day or once every other day. A formula fed baby may go several days without a stool. It just means that there is little to no waste products being produced, as he is utilizing all the components of the formula. Continue feeding him on a schedule (about 2 oz every 2hours) Observe the stool when it comes: it should be soft, but not runny or hard.

Dr Ungerleider agreed

Answered 6/3/2020

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