What should I do if my newborn baby doesn’t poop for a long time?

As a mother of a baby, you still need to know some common sense about your baby's health. Normal people will eliminate stool every day, and babies are no exception. However, the metabolism of babies is different from that of adults. Babies are still in the growth and development period, their digestive system is not yet perfect, and their appetite is small, so the food they eat is easy to digest. But if you don't have a bowel movement for half a day, don't worry too much.

Some babies often defecate only once every 2 to 3 days or 4 to 5 days, but their stool is not dry and hard, but still soft or mushy. They have to hold their breath when defecating, and their face turns red as if defecation is difficult. You also need to see whether the stool he excretes is soft or hard. This is actually not constipation. If your baby doesn't poop for several days, it may be that he or she is not full, so you must first ensure that your baby is full every day.

In addition, children should be trained to have good bowel habits from the age of two months old, so that they can defecate on time, preferably in the early morning or before going to bed at night. Defecation in the morning is best, and defecation at night can help children sleep well at night. Having a bowel movement before meals can help children eat well, but not having a bowel movement after meals. The mother should first observe the child's bowel movements, and then consciously and regularly arrange bowel movements according to the child's situation. When defecating, the mother should make "mmm mmm" sounds with him. Babies who are exclusively breastfed generally do not need to be fed water if no complementary food is added within 4 months, but this does not mean that they cannot be fed water. Proper water supplementation will only benefit your baby and not cause any harm. The amount of water fed each time is: 30 ml in the first week after birth; 45 ml in the second week; 50-60 ml after 1 month; 60-75 ml at 3 months; 70-80 ml at 4 months; 80-100 ml at 6 months; 100-120 ml at 8-12 months.

As a mother, in addition to feeding your baby every day, you must also learn to observe any small movements of your baby. Babies usually cry when they are uncomfortable. Don't ignore this small movement. This is the baby's request. In addition, observing the baby's feces can also tell whether the baby is healthy and in good physical condition.