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Good day,i have a 6 weeks old baby boy,he is being constipated a lot and im only breastfeeding him. is there something in my diet that is may be causing the constipation?
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? constipation ? : Breast fed babies can go once every week & be normal. Formula babies usually go more often. If they are soft that is okay. If they are making rabbit pellets or harder poop, an ounce of full strength prune juice 1-3X/day spaced out will loosen them within 3 days.
Answered 1/17/2021
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Constipation: It depends on what you mean by constipation. Breast fed babies may only poop every feeding, or once a day, or every other day or so. It's only a problem if the stool is like hard balls. If it's soft and just not everyday, don't worry about it. Keep eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids for yourself!
Answered 1/17/2021
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