Hi my son is one week old and he is completely on formula feed Similac formula milk.we are giving feed for every 3hrs,60ml(2 oz) He is going to potty regularly in day after every feed but very hard. Is this due to formula milk

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children2 years ago

A. Yes can be because of formula babies less than 6 months of age may not be passing stools regularly and daily a constipation of 8 to 10 days is absolutely normal in them there is no need to use any medicines to relieve the constipa

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