2 week old baby who seems constipated?

Question

Hello, I have a 2 week old newborn who is constipated. He has a lot of difficulty with his bowel movements and they are small hard balls. Is it possible to give him laxaday? If so what is the dose?

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations! Here are the recommendations regarding water for babies: https://naitreetgrandir.com/fr/etape/0_12_mois/alimentation/fiche.aspx?doc=naitre-grandir-bebe-eau-soif#_Toc27054163 Basically, you should encourage him to drink as much as possible, whether it's breast milk or properly prepared formula. You could give her a few sips of water throughout the day, but follow the recommendations in the link above. I hope this has been helpful to you, and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Tom Samaha, Pharmacist