#asktheexperts my 4 month old exclusively on breast milk baby has not has any bowel movements for 2 days but has been passing gas throughout the day. is this normal? he has minor discomfort at times though and gets up from his naps due to cramps.

1 Answer

ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. It is normal in formula fed babies so don’t worry and massage the tummy in clockwise direction around the navel and cycling motion of legs and give tummy time to baby

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