Question
What to Do If a Five-Month-Old Baby Doesn’t Poop for Three Days?
Answer
You can massage your baby’s abdomen daily to aid in speeding up intestinal peristalsis and stimulate bowel reflex. Use the middle three fingers of your hand, massaging around the navel in a clockwise direction for about 5 minutes each time. Do this twice daily, in the morning and evening. This method can help your baby produce a bowel movement. It’s best to have a bowel movement in the morning or just before bedtime. Morning bowel movements are preferable, while evening bowel movements can ensure your child sleeps soundly through the night.