Question
Is it abnormal for a four-month-old baby to not have a bowel movement for six days while breastfeeding?
Answer
A four-month-old baby who has been exclusively breastfed for six days without having a bowel movement may be experiencing constipation. Since the child’s digestive system is still developing, constipation can occur easily. Don’t worry; you can try giving the baby some honey water and gently massaging their abdomen. This should gradually improve the situation. If the bowel movement does not come, you can use a little enema spray inside the anus to help the baby defecate. Wishing the baby a healthy growth.