My LO is 4 1/2 months and I am exclusively breastfeeding...When my LO was 1 month old, he would only poop about once a week. The Pediatrician didn't have a concern for it because he said my baby was just taking in all the nutrients and didn't have any waste. But my son soon developed a sensitivity to lactose, so I switched to soy milk. Once that happened, he began pooping every 2-3 days. At my LO's 4 month check up, the Dr said my LO's digestive system is matured, and I could go back to drinking milk and having dairy. Since then, my son has only pooped once in the last 9 days. He doesn't have any uncomfortable moods and has plenty of wet diapers. If he goes 14 days without a dirty diaper, I'm going to call the Pediatrician.
Is this a normal experience with other moms and babies? Should I be really concerned?
He would actually have a sensitivity to dairy proteins... your milk contains lactose no matter what kind of milk you drink! :)
If you feel he did better when you cut out dairy, then keep it out of your diet. Not pooping for up to two weeks is normal for a breastfed baby as long as it's easy to pass and soft when they do go... So, really... it's your call. He probably would NOT have outgrown a dairy sensativity by this age if he did have one, I know it took my LO until about 18 months until I could have small amounts of dairy and until age 2 when he could have it himself.
I have no experience with this... but I'm assuming maybe going back to soy milk would help? Here's a bump for more educated answers.
Totally TOTALLY normal!! My son, EBF, only had bm's once every 10-14 days. He was totally fine the entire time. He's now 5.
My daughter, also EBF, went once every 5-10 days. Also totally normal. She's now 19 months and perfectly healthy.
he really isnt taking anything solid, so I wouldnt worry too much. Just make sure his belly isnt hard and if so rub it counterclockwise.
Well
ladies, this morning after breakfast my son surprised me with a LOAD of
a diaper! :) He just was saving all his waste for one morning where I
wouldn't expect it. lol He's as happy as can be, and didn't complain
while passing his BM. I've got a happy healthy boy and thank you for all
the advice! Happy motherhood!
What is your baby's favorite food right now?
Bib? Love/Hate.....
- rtellup
on Jun. 13, 2012 at 10:54 PM