If she's breastfed this is pretty normal and you don't really need to do anything about it - the discomfort could well mean the poo is on its way.
You can try cool boiled water if you're really desperate (no sugar). Otherwise some people find drops (like brauers type things) seem to do the trick.
i was going to suggest putting her in a bath that's as hot as she can safely be in, and for as long as possible, she should go if she fully relaxes.
the brown sugar trick does work a treat, also try massaging her belly in a clockwise direction. if she's still in pain in a day or so, see a dr to make sure there's nothing wrong.
Mine had some tummy issues a few weeks ago, I tried the downwards massage thing that was mentioned a few posts back and it got him farting again and he was much happier. He's a farty baby. Swallows air and doesn't burp it up so it comes out the other end, however that works.
Coloxyl drops? Although I'm not sure if they help to make them poo, or only if they're constipated...I have a bottle here but can't be bothered to go and look at the directions
Does she get any extra water during the day? It doesn't sound like she's constipated as such, otherwise she'd be doing little hard balls...if there is nothing maybe she's just building up a big one for you?! Hope she's feeling better soon
Hun, as the others have said, this is very normal for a bf baby. Breastmilk is a natural laxative and it's bascially unheard of for a bf baby to be constipated. Sometimes it does seem as they are having "poo pain" but in fact the unsettled behaviour is more likely related to either a growth spurt, wind, or something else entirely. Babies do often seem to experience some discomfort as they get used to digesting food, but this is quite different from constipation.
There are many things that help an unsettled baby and the girls have already given you some great ideas. Often mums find that holding the baby upright against their chest works well (slings can work like magic), warm baths and movement are also good. This too shall pass hun (no pun intended)
PS constipation is not the length of time between poos but rather the fact that poos are hard when they come. I can bet that when this one comes it will be runny and messy. If so then you will know for sure it's not constipation.
Try moving her legs in a bycyle motion, that can help. If she is breast fed, they can go a long time without a poo
My DD went 7days once, just be ready for when she does as it could be a poo explosion.
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