Very often, the "children's" forums are full of such exclamations of young and inexperienced mothers who are worried about the lack of a chair for a baby ... When is it worth worrying and is it worth it at all?
First, answer the question: how does your baby eat? Mother's milk or a mixture? If the child is on pure breastfeeding , then the absence of a chair for a few days and even a week (yes, do not be surprised) is entirely permissible! Milk of the mother is so unique that the body of a healthy baby can be absorbed almost completely. But this applies only to those children who eat exclusively milk from their breasts.
If your baby is fed from a bottle, the absence of a chair for more than two days is an occasion to ponder and look for the cause of this imbalance. The feces of an artificial child have a more pronounced smell and consistency, the mixture can not be absorbed completely, therefore the body needs to be freed from excess organic mass regularly.
How many times does a newborn baby pump?
This question does not have an exact answer. The intestine of the child only "learns" to live by the new rules, therefore, like any pupil, it can "turn out" and "not work out". Breasts up to six weeks usually cough 5-6 times a day, liquid, and after this age the stool becomes thicker, but rare. It is not necessary to sound an alarm if the newborn does not roll a day. Observe the state of the baby.
Why does not a newborn babble?
For emptying the intestines of the infant, the following factors are responsible:
- Mother's milk or mixture.
- Taking medication by mom or the baby (read the instructions!)
- Psychological comfort / discomfort crumbs.
- The presence of intestinal disorders.
And remember: the body is learning! The newborn does not pump a day or two, and then the intestines "understand" that it's time!
Do not pump newborn - what to do?
The main thing is not to panic. If the child feels well and regularly farts - everything is in order. Just wait. And remember that the baby is very sensitive to the experiences of the mother.
Disturbing symptoms that require intervention, should be:
- hard belly;
- nervousness of the child, crying;
- tapering;
- absence of gases.
Then go to the action. For each baby will have its own "magic pill" from constipation. Someone will be helped by a warm bath, a massage of the abdomen (whole palm clockwise) and exercises like "bicycle", a warm little fish bowl on the tummy, wearing a "frog" or "planting" position. An important role is played by the mother's diet: review your diet. For an artificial person: try changing the mixture or buying a special mixture of constipation and colic.
Try to solve the problem without using mechanical stimuli of the intestine. If nothing helps, try provoking emptying with a hygienic stick smeared with petroleum jelly or baby cream. If there is no result, the next step is a microclyster or a glycerin candle . And the last thing you should resort to is a laxative or bifidobacteria.
Let your baby be happy and healthy!