Constipation or wind?

[nulla0502]

Hi all,

First of all, let me say that I feel pretty stupid asking this especially as it's about my second child. I've just forgotten so much since my first was born.

For the last couple of days, my 7 week old hasn't pooed. I can see that she is trying to go but is really struggling and seems to be quite uncomfortable. As I said, I feel a bit silly but it's hard to tell if this could be constipation or colic? I'm winding for a bit longer after feeds (bottle-fed btw) to see if that helps. What I wanted to know is, is it OK to give my baby cooled boiled water inbetween feeds? Maybe an ounce or two? I keep reading that it is safe but then that it's not. I've also been trying bicycle movements with her legs and rubbing her stomach gently to try and relieve her. I know for colic you can use gripe or infacol but what about constipation?

Any tips would be gratefully received.

 

[sineady]

Hv told me to give him an ounce of cooled boiled water to help his constipation he's 4 weeks old. It didn't really help him though so we decided to change him onto the comfort milk (he was having a poo once every 3 days) he's now pooping regular and doesn't cry and seem in pain as much as before sometimes have to lie him down and lift his legs up to give him a little help. Good luck