Diaper Swappers

3NavyBabies · 05-24-2010, 01:06 PM

She is exclusively breastfed, but mom had surgery (posting this for a friend). She had 1 ounce of formula mixed with a couple ounces of breastmilk. She has been constipated since last Tuesday and has had one poopy diaper since. That was on Friday. Any suggestions?!

keen1981 · 05-24-2010, 01:07 PM

A breastfed baby rarely gets constipated but their patterns DO change. It is not uncommon for them to go 10 days. Continue to nurse, on demand and nature will kick it

3NavyBabies · 05-24-2010, 01:10 PM

Great! Thanks mama! I haven't had this issue with any of my kids, so I didn't know what to tell her!

keen1981 · 05-24-2010, 01:14 PM

Junipervt · 05-24-2010, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keen1981

A breastfed baby rarely gets constipated but their patterns DO change. It is not uncommon for them to go 10 days. Continue to nurse, on demand and nature will kick it

what she said

if babe is uncomfortable she can try bicycling legs or doing the "I love you" massage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RaMv4smzO4&NR=1

pcjs · 05-24-2010, 02:27 PM

We were told not to mix formula and breastmilk - our son's birthmom was pumping when we were in her state and my son would not take it any way we tried so we mixed it and he got the runs and we got a fun ER visit (big waste as they didn't have a clue and he was ok). But, we called a friend who was a ped. nurse and she said one or the other, not mixed - I'd give her full breastmilk and supplement with the formula straight. Try switching to a gentle formula too - the advanced and the stronger formulas can be tuff to digest.

05-24-2010, 01:06 PM	#1
3NavyBabies Registered Users Formerly: izynalysmomma Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 1,151 Ratings: 52 Feedback: 98%	One month old with constipation She is exclusively breastfed, but mom had surgery (posting this for a friend). She had 1 ounce of formula mixed with a couple ounces of breastmilk. She has been constipated since last Tuesday and has had one poopy diaper since. That was on Friday. Any suggestions?! __________________ Jena, Conservative Christian Navy wife to Lance, Homeschooling momma to Isabella (9.15.04), Alyvia (9.25.07) and Jett (5.6.09)

05-24-2010, 01:07 PM	#2
keen1981 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 11,647 Ratings: 123 Feedback: 100%	Re: One month old with constipation A breastfed baby rarely gets constipated but their patterns DO change. It is not uncommon for them to go 10 days. Continue to nurse, on demand and nature will kick it __________________ BFing, CDing, all natural mama to three boys! Certified lactation Counselor

05-24-2010, 01:10 PM	#3
3NavyBabies Registered Users Formerly: izynalysmomma Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 1,151 Ratings: 52 Feedback: 98%	Re: One month old with constipation Great! Thanks mama! I haven't had this issue with any of my kids, so I didn't know what to tell her! __________________ Jena, Conservative Christian Navy wife to Lance, Homeschooling momma to Isabella (9.15.04), Alyvia (9.25.07) and Jett (5.6.09)

05-24-2010, 01:14 PM	#4
keen1981 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 11,647 Ratings: 123 Feedback: 100%	Re: One month old with constipation __________________ BFing, CDing, all natural mama to three boys! Certified lactation Counselor

05-24-2010, 02:27 PM	#6
pcjs Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 14,206	Re: One month old with constipation We were told not to mix formula and breastmilk - our son's birthmom was pumping when we were in her state and my son would not take it any way we tried so we mixed it and he got the runs and we got a fun ER visit (big waste as they didn't have a clue and he was ok). But, we called a friend who was a ped. nurse and she said one or the other, not mixed - I'd give her full breastmilk and supplement with the formula straight. Try switching to a gentle formula too - the advanced and the stronger formulas can be tuff to digest. __________________ Mom to my wonderfully sweet toddler who is the joy of our lives. :