My 20 day old baby seems constipated?

Question

Hello, my 20 day old baby has been constipated for 4 days (hard stools in little balls). What can I give him to relieve him? The nurse at the clinic suggested Laxaday. How many grams if he weighs 4.57kg? Thank you

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for your question! At this age, your baby is still learning to digest, whether it's your milk or a commercial formula. No need to worry at this time, and Lax-A-Day is not indicated at this time either. I would encourage you to give the drink (milk or formula) as often as possible to your little one I believe that non-pharmacological measures should be preferred at this stage. As you mentioned, you can give very small amounts of water to drink. The following product is safe for newborns: https://www.jeancoutu.com/en/shopping/product/sterile-natural-spring-water-for-baby-1-l/017342/ Also, you can lay your baby on his back and give him squatting exercises: bending his hips as if to make his knees touch his chest, and/or movements that stimulate pedaling a bike, among others. I refer you to the following link for more information on constipation at this age: https://naitreetgrandir.com/fr/sante/naitre-grandir-sante-enfant-constipation-selle/ I hope I have been helpful to you, please contact me if you have any further questions! Tom Samaha, pharmacist