Frequency of stools varies greatly. Many breast-fed babies have a stool after each feeding and some may go several days without having a stool. Formula-fed babies often have fewer stools than breast-fed babies. You should be concerned if your newborn has not had a stool in five days, if there is blood in the stool, or if the stools are rock hard. Straining, turning red and grunting does not necessarily mean constipation.
If your child is constipated, you may wish to try one or more of the following:
1. Prune juice.
2. Pediatric glycerine suppository.
3. Gentle insertion of a lubricated thermometer into the rectum (1 inch).
If your child is constipated, you may wish to try one or more of the following:
1. Prune juice.
2. Pediatric glycerine suppository.
3. Gentle insertion of a lubricated thermometer into the rectum (1 inch).
