https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 11:43:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802800 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:56:53 +0000 littlejoy 2802800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So glad he went!!! </p> <p>FWIW, my first baby was not EBF, and her formula made her constipated at times. We were told diluted prune juice was ok (esp after 6 months). I never used it for less than 8 days of no pooping, but when I did, it worked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802780 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:49:53 +0000 cake2017 2802780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: I notice LO has bowel movements regularly when I continue to have a lot of fruits and green veggies/salads. Not sure if you can or if you do incorporate that into your diet? See if that helps! Glad he pooped though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802603 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 07:17:40 +0000 Adira 2802603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: Glad to hear a good update!! Good luck figuring out what could be the issue. &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802528 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:24:10 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2802528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Update: he pooped during his nap, just before cut off time. Not a blow out, but a full diaper. Thinking he is having issues due to texture/scent, so I will be sure to ask the doc about that.</p> <p>Thanks for the support! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802495 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:50:02 +0000 eo002k 2802495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a longtime reader but had to respond to this post. I have been dealing with a similar thing with my son (also almost 5 months, EBF) and worried about it quite a bit. For us, this has been ongoing for a few months. My pediatrician recommended prune juice (2 oz) or pear juice once a day. He also recommended using an infant suppository, which made my son go within 10 minutes when my son was really straining or uncomfortable (which he was around the 7-8 day mark). I didn't find massage or stimulation to be very effective but I'm going to watch the above video!</p> <p>We have not fully resolved this issue yet, but it looks like for us, it is related to making sure he is getting enough BM (he has been sick with a cold multiple times and slow to gain weight). Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802493 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:45:48 +0000 misolee 2802493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When my Lo2 was 5-6 months, he went like two and half weeks without pooping. He was also EBF. I also did all the massages, rectal stimulation, etc. but nothing. </p> <p>My pediatrician said to take prune juice, dilute it, and give tiny drops into his mouth. He never took a bottle either so water was out of option too. I don’t know if it helped or if it was just time, but he eventually went. I also tried to eat more fiber in my diet. </p> <p>I’m curious why your pediatrician said don’t give LO anything. I mean I rather try couple of drops of prune juice than an enema. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802490 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:39:48 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2802490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: ha, yeah, every time we've left the house the last few days we say "this is it! Because it would be the worst!" but nope! I have only dressed him in white the last 5 days hoping for irony to take over. And I've dressed in white too. Fate cannot be tempted! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802489 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:38:16 +0000 Jennibenni 2802489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Windi. By the nose frida people. You can do the same thing with a rectal thermometer probably but I never tried that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802487 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:19:10 +0000 MenagerieMama 2802487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is totally tongue in cheek, but dress him in his best outfit, wear a nice shirt yourself, and go out and get coffee and leave the diaper bag at home! Good luck. I bet he has a blow out in the waiting room. Also if I were you I’d totally give him some prune purée. But do what your peds says :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802465 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:32:08 +0000 Adira 2802465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: Good luck!!! I remember dealing with this once when Xander was a baby, but he was old enough that I could give him a tiny bit of apple juice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802456 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:20:32 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2802456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: there were 2 new ones, so thank you! Hopefully he goes instantly like that baby in the video! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802449 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:13:07 +0000 Adira 2802449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You've probably already tried this, but here are some massages specifically for constipation:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcn6gVX5y4I" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcn6gVX5y4I</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-get-my-baby-to-poop#post-2802440 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:58:32 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2802440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 5 month old ebf DS hasn't pooped in 13 days. I called his pediatrician yesterday, and they were concerned. They gave me 24 hours and some techniques to try, and NOTHING. We have a couple hours left before time is up and I have to take him in for an enema and blockage exam.</p> <p>Again, he is ebf, and has been eating well, and having a normal amount of wet diapers, and is in good spirits. We have tried vibration massage in the "moon pattern" , massage baths, rectal stimulation, tons of tummy time, tummy time across my leg (pressure on low abdomen), leg bicycles, giving water by bottle (totally rejected!) </p> <p>The pediatrician told us NOT to give juice, purees, or other food (just breastmilk) and no meds.</p> <p>Any other tips or tricks to try? Thanks! </p>