Baby is 5 months old. He is not passing poop since last 4 days. He is constipated may be. Usually he used to do it every 2nd day or 3rd day earlier, but now its 4 days. He is passing gas which is very smelly. What to do?

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 drops and some enzyme preparations in proper dose suggefxsted by doctor and cow's milk should be avoided before 1 year of age

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