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Exclusively breastfed baby 2months only poops every 7 days. poop is normal/appropriate consistency/color. but i have been using rectal stimulation to get her to poop. is this bad?
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Breast babies can do a little smear every feed or a cradle filler every 7-10 days. Breast milk is a well designed food source compared to formula, where more debris is left over after processing. Leave the kid alone to poop when ready.
Answered 3/15/2022
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If the stool is normal consistency and color and your baby is breastfeeding well, it would be best to stop the rectal stimulation and let her poop on her own, even if it is only every 7 days. Once you stop, her system will get used to going on her own (may take a little while); please discuss with her pediatrician if it doesn’t.
Answered 3/27/2022
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