my baby is 6.5 months and do not pass stool regularly. he passes stool in 2 or 3 days. is it normal? and sometimes he has to put pressure to pass stool.

A. Constipation in Babies less than 1 year is very common and more in formula fed babies and also when initially the semi solid food has been started after 6 months . you can give bonnisan drops and some enfzyme preparations in proper dose suggested by doctor and cow's milk shojuuld be avoided before 1 year of age . Medications are required but it should be given only in medical supervision .