how do i know if my baby has constipation or not?

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it's ok normal in the baby Babies below 6 months may not be passing stool regularly a constipation of 8 to 10 days is absolutely normal in them there is no need of any medicines

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infrequent stools that are not soft in consistency.clay-like stool consistency.hard pellets of stool.long periods of straining or crying while trying to have a bowel movement.streaks of red blood in the stool.lack of appetite.a hard belly.However, signs a baby might have infant constipation include: Hard or pellet-like stools. Bowel movements that appear painful or difficult to pass, causing your baby to arch his or her back or cry, accompanied by hard, dry stools. Bowel movements that are infrequent or less frequent than usual.Expect at least 3 bowel movements per day, but may be up to 4-12 for some babies. After this, baby may only poop every few days. Baby will usually pass more stool after starting solids.