Constipated 5 week old

[Beckylola93]

Need help what to do, every time she needs to go she starts hysterical crying. Any ideas what will help?

 

[CoffeePuffin]

My 7 week old has suffered with constipation for 3+ weeks now. She currently on comfort milk to help but it hasn't made a difference, neither have any of the things my HV said to try. Just came back from doctors who said there was nothing they could give her because she's too young.

 

[skunkpixie]

Heya. There are a few things you could try:
-If not already using Aptamil or Hipp, maybe switch to one of these as they produce the softest stools.
- Try using cartons for a bit rather than powder, as they should make baby's poo softer.
- 1oz cooled, boiled water in between feeds once or twice a day.
- Comfort milk could help (Aptamil, C&G and SMA all do their own comfort milks).