It’s normal for infants to strain when they’re having a bowel movement (pooping). That’s because they are lying flat and don’t have gravity to help them move things along. Breastfed babies go to the bathroom more frequently than formula-fed newborns because breast milk is easier to digest. Breastfed babies, however, may begin to have fewer bowel movements at 3–6 weeks of age, often only one or two per week. The majority of formula-fed babies continue to have daily BMs. If your baby’s stool (poop) is soft, he or she is probably not constipated, regardless of how frequently the bowel movements occur or if your baby strains to pass them. Babies who cry when they poop or have hard or pebble-like poop may be constipated. If this is the case, consult your doctor about giving your infant extra water or a small amount of 100% fruit juice to soften hard stool. Never give your baby laxatives, suppositories, or enemas without doctor’s permission. Call the doctor if your baby’s symptoms don’t get ...
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