Not having bowel movements for several days in newborn babies is an abnormal phenomenon.
In addition to observing whether the baby has bowel movements, it is also necessary to observe whether there are adverse conditions such as abdominal distension and vomiting. If the baby's mental state is poor, it should be taken seriously, as it may be caused by some gastrointestinal problems. As parents, we must pay attention to the baby's bowel and urinary situations.
Insufficient feeding usually results in less food residue, causing some babies to have physiological constipation for a few days. However, if the baby's mental state is good, without abdominal distension, vomiting, or other symptoms, and they can eat and sleep normally, there is no need for special treatment. Increasing the frequency of feeding can help improve the situation.
If a baby does not have bowel movements for several days and is accompanied by abdominal distension, vomiting, crying, refusal to eat, or decreased milk intake, it is important to consider whether these issues are caused by intestinal obstruction or constipation. It is recommended to massage the baby's abdomen regularly, supplement with probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal tract, and promote intestinal recovery to help with bowel movements.
Scientific feeding is crucial. If a baby does not have bowel movements for several days and you want to help them, it is acceptable to use glycerine ointment occasionally. However, glycerine ointment should not be used frequently to avoid dependency, and as babies are small, it can easily have some adverse effects.
