#AskTheExpert my 5 month old baby hadn't pooped since two days.i always breastfeed him and it never happened before.he is active and peeing but still not pooping.he is teething also.what should I do so he could poop?

1 Answer

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. Constipation in Babies less than 6 months is very common and more in formula fed babies. you can give bonnisan dropjrs and some enzyme preparations in proper dose suggested by doctor and cow's milk should be avoided before 1 year of age

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