Is it normal if my baby hasn’t defecated in a day?

After not having a bowel movement for several days, this may be due to dry stool or poor gastrointestinal motility. Normally, drink plenty of plain water, eat fresh vegetables and fruits, consume more fiber-rich foods, avoid overeating, relax, and moderately engage in physical exercise to promote intestinal peristalsis.

If a newborn does not defecate after 10 days of birth and has had similar problems before, and the condition improved after medical treatment but then started not to defecate again, it may be caused by constipation. It can be improved through lifestyle adjustments, medication, biofeedback training, or surgical treatment. It is recommended to observe the child’s symptoms for changes and seek medical treatment in a timely manner, avoiding self-medication.

For a 6-month-old baby, if there’s a situation where the baby hasn’t pooped for two consecutive days, several methods can be taken to help the baby defecate, including increasing fluid intake, adjusting the mother’s diet during breastfeeding, performing abdominal massage for the baby, and using external auxiliary products.

The child has been crying and not eating much lately, which might be due to constipation caused by fluid deficiency. It is recommended to use ‘Bian Nai Tong Tea’ for treatment, and to pair it with honey water and gentle abdominal massage.

If a baby under one month old has dry stools and can’t defecate, it may be caused by formula milk or breast milk. Try giving the baby probiotics and using a rectal lubricant to help with defecation, and cultivate good defecation habits. The situation will gradually improve. Wishing you a happy life.

A newborn’s stool turning dark green with milk curds and vomiting may be symptoms of dyspepsia.

If a baby’s defecation interval reaches 48 hours, it can be considered constipation. Solutions such as feeding rice porridge or using juice made from Job’s tears, oranges, jujubes, and cabbage can help resolve the issue.

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