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Father of a 1 yr 9 m old boy1 Year ago

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My 5 month old, only on breastmilk, not fussy, not constipated, active, no bloating, soft stomach, not pooped for 6 days. do I need to insert Halen's tablet? After how many days to wait to insert tablet?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. dear parent, it is normal for many exclusively breastfed babies to not pass stool for even 7 to 8 days at a time. you should consult doctor if stomach appears to be bloated.

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