Baby constipation when to worry

When it comes to breast milk, it is very easy on the baby’s digestive tract and is even considered to be a natural laxative. Breastfed babies, therefore, tend to pass stools more often than formula-fed babies in the first few days after birth.

Breastfed baby constipated 3 weeks old

However, after 3 to 6 weeks, breastfed babies tend to have fewer bowel movements (probably 1 or 2 per week) than formula-fed babies. If you’re breastfeeding your baby and notice fewer bowel movements, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s constipated, unless his stools are hard and pellet-like and he’s struggling to pass them.

In this article, we will be covering the causes of constipation in breastfed babies and how it can be prevented.

How Many Times Does a Breastfed Baby Poop in a Day?

Breast milk is the perfect food for babies. In most cases, the breast milk that a baby consumes gets completely absorbed during digestion.

Therefore, it’s possible that breastfed babies may not have a bowel movement for 5 to 6 days. However, it is said that it’s not healthy for babies to go without passing

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