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my baby usually has bowel movement every 5-6days, and sometimes I can feel he is not comfortable with constipation. I bring him to see so many doctors, all told me that's normal for baby, and some baby even poop once every 2weeks. and a doctor from polyclinic says I am too anxious. finally a doctor told me that formula may cause constipation, and advice for a specialized formula but I can't find in Singapore market. as a working mother, it is not easy to keep breast milk supply. first time to be parent, it is so confused what to do is right for baby. do you have any suggestion for it?
Question from Nana: https://community.theasianparent.com/q/mummies-share-what-constipation-remedies-that-give-your-babies-girl-has-been-having-constipation-often-since-started-solids/48337
some really good replies on this thread. a recurrent theme is fibre rich fruits and leafy vege. however, I disagree that sweet potato helps. it didn't for my daughter! haha. adequate water intake is important.
is there any formula I can find in the market help with constipation? or like one doctor say, after 6months baby can eat solid already, it will resolve? my baby is 4months now.
Hi. I have just replied about this in your other similar post/comment. Hope it answers your question. 😊
Question from the community: https://community.theasianparent.com/q/baby-now-15-months-old-currently-giving-enfagrow-milk-always-have-constipati/3877237
Question from the community: https://community.theasianparent.com/q/dilute-your-formula-milk-when-your-bb-has-constipation/2853810?d=ios&ct=q&share=true
Never dilute milk under any circumstance.
Question from the community: https://community.theasianparent.com/q/baby-3-months-old-fully-breastmilk-started-constipating-since-mid-october/2846756
Babies who are fully breastfed may not pass motion every day and that is normal as long as they are not straining excessively or showing discomfort.
Question from Zijuan He: https://community.theasianparent.com/q/baby-only-15-day-old-having-constipation-keep-making-noise-while-trying-fo/2017188
It's actually important to be sure if a newborn is actually having constipation or not and the possible cause before being able to derive to a solution. I would see a paediatrician in this case.
Question from the community: https://community.theasianparent.com/q/mummy-formula-milk-recommendation-2-years-old-constipation-issue/4105979
Changing formula milk is not the ultimate or most important solution in a 2 year old with constipation. More likely we should be looking into the type of diet the toddler takes.
Is there a recommended frequency or pattern of bowel movements from which I can make out that my baby's digestive system is healthy??
Hi. A healthy bowel habit consists of two factors: frequency and more importantly consistency of the faeces (poop). Other than newborns who are exclusively breastfed, babies typically should have bowel movements 1-2 times every 1-2 days. Consistency is soft and pasty when on milk alone but when solids foods are introduced, the consistency will change to become more firm. If you look up Bristol Stool Chart, a Bristol Type 3-4 is considered normal. Bristol Type 1-2 denotes constipation while Type 5-6 is too loose. Hope this helps. 🙂
Question from Raisah: https://community.theasianparent.com/q/what-if-toddler-keep-having-constipation/200154?d=ios&ct=q&share=true
If it's a recurrent constipation problem or a chronic one, best to see a paediatrician to tease out the cause. Most are due to diet but there are medical conditions that we look out for where constipation (especially stubborn constipation that doesn't respond to conventional treatment)is a symptom of.
Dr Yi-Ki