Babies do not poop for several days, there are many reasons such as the phenomenon of saving belly, constipation, etc., for different causes, the baby’s treatment is not the same, such as light diet, medication and so on.
1. save belly phenomenon: save belly phenomenon refers to for exclusively breastfed babies, with the baby digestive function development, digestion gradually enhanced, the baby produces less food residue, the interval between stools relatively longer. If the baby’s appetite and mental state is still good, and no abdominal pain, flatulence and other symptoms, no special treatment, observe the baby’s situation can be.
2. Constipation: If the baby has difficulty in defecating or has dry stools, accompanied by abdominal pain, loss of appetite and other symptoms, you can suspect that the baby is constipated. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should eat a light diet and reduce the consumption of high-fat or high-protein foods. For babies who drink milk powder, the milk powder should not be too thick. And you can give the baby a proper amount of warm water and massage the baby’s tummy.
If the baby does not pass stools after the above treatment, parents should take the baby to a nearby hospital immediately for a detailed examination to find out the cause of the disease, and treat the baby under the guidance of the doctor in order to improve the symptoms.