It is hard to see them uncomfortable isn't it

As a PP said, going for a few days between poos is normal for some breastfed babies - it is only constipation if the poo is hard when it comes. If it is constipation, it is probably one of, or a combination of, her not being ready for the food yet, the rice cereal and/or the drop in breastmilk. Breastmilk is a natural laxative and the very best way to resolve constipation in a breastfed bub is to increase the breastmilk. Stopping the solids for a few days will help her tummy recover from any reaction to the food and should also increase her breastmilk intake. I'd be wary of using coloxyl drops or other medication unless absolutely necessary as it can cause a dependency in young children - meaning that they regulate their system based on the laxative and it is then hard to regulate them without it.

I am sure you are aware that there is a lot of debate about the best age to start solids. One thing is clear though, that all babies are different. Some are ready before the recommended 6 month mark, others are not ready until nearer to 1 year of age. A reaction to food when first introduced - sore tummy, sleeping issues, constipation etc - is a sign that the baby probably isn't ready just yet. There is no harm in delaying solids for a few days or a few weeks and then trying again. Another approach that works for many mums is to follow the Baby Led Solids approach - offering finger foods to the baby and allowing them to play with the food and decide when they are ready to eat it. There are many advantages to this approach including them being better eaters sooner because they are used to a variety of textures and tastes early. Another big advantage that might help you in this situation is that it allows the baby to set the pace. Babies instinctively know when they are ready for food, and the amount of food they need. So by offering the food but not feeding it to them, you allow them to follow this instinct and it saves you having to guess or make decisions about when they are ready - your little one will tell you! If you think this might be something you'd like to try, check out this thread - https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...-solids-94620/ for more information and there is a great chatter thread here - https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...er-5-a-148037/

All the best hun.