Question
Why does my baby have difficulty pooping, pooping only a little every day, and it takes about 4.5 days to have a bowel movement that is more substantial? Should I use a lubricant if my baby is breastfed? Will there be dependence if I use a lubricant? What treatments have been tried in the past and what were the results?
Answer
Based on the baby’s condition, there may not be any significant issues. Although the baby has fewer bowel movements each day, the fact that they still have a bowel movement every day indicates a certain regularity. The baby does not have any problems with constipation, so there is no need to use a lubricant or other medication to regulate. As the baby grows older and consumes more food, their bowel movements will gradually increase in volume.