8 week old and poops on ff... how often is normal

[bubbles_cymru]

Abigail hasn't pooped since the day before yesterday? Is this normal?

 

[OmarsMum]

Yes, it's normal. It can go up to 3 days. Massage her tummy, & do lots of legs cycling. cooled boiled water will also help. IF u'r afraid she would get constipated, use some vaseline on a cotton bud or rectal thermometer, it will help her feel the need to go.

 

[DaisyBee]

Megan goes once a day or every other day - she isnt constipated - they are not firm at all.. just takes longer to digest.

 

[blahblahblah]

It depends on what her usual pattern is. If she usually goes every day, then she might be a bit bunged up. Have you noticed any other problems - crying and straining, off her bottles or anything like that?

If you think she is constipated try giving her a little cool boiled water - 1/2-1 ounce per day will help things get moving. It can take a day or two to have much effect though, and if she seems to need it, try to give it every day.

 

[xerinx]

My lo only goes every 2 days... he used to be consitipated on sma but since changing milk hes now in a pattern of every 2 days... Its soft and 'normal'

 

[xerinx]

My lo only goes every 2 days... he used to be consitipated on sma but since changing milk hes now in a pattern of every 2 days... Its soft and 'normal'

 

[ellie27]

Anna poos once a day - we even had it everyday at 9am for a while but not it comes at any time of the day.

She has only had a day with no poo once.

And one day she poo'd twice!!

 

[aimee-lou]

Earl was regular as clockwork before we started weaning....now there seems to be poo everywhere (sorry for the TMI lol). If their appetite has gone up or down it can cause a slow down in their digestion which makes them block up a little.

But, basically it depends if it's out of the ordinary for your LO. When you change her put a wipe or a cold wet cotton wool ball on her bottom as the cold can 'stimulate' movements (for want of a better word lol) and also cycling her legs as another poster suggested. Water every day is a good idea (I used to give Earl 1/2 an oz every lunch time up til we started weaning - not he gets it with his food) as it definitely keeps things regular. Especially as we're heading into the warmer weather, it's handy to know they will take water if you need to give it too.