Constipation after introducing solids

alphaphi98

My DD had her 6 month appt last week. Doctor said we can start solids. I introduced oatmeal cereal. I mixed one tablespoon of it with 2 tablespoons of my breatmilk. She's eating it alright a couple times a day. I still feed her breastmilk along with solids.

After introducing solids, she hasn't pooped for 3 days. She normally poops everyday. I hear it's common for babies to be constipated after introducing solids. I've tried all the usual things like massage her belly, bicycle kicks, warm bath, juice and water etc but still no poop. She's still eating and sleeping well. How long should I let her go before taking her to see the doctor?

milwaukeej

Just because she's not pooping doesn't mean she's constipated. If her stomach still feels soft and she doesn't seem to be in pain, I wouldn't worry. I understand that it's very common for BF babies to go to pooping only every few days (even as many as

Empireceo

Try giving pears.  They naturally help when you're backed up and they are a good first food for babies.

mrs panita

prune juice, my sister swears by it... she has 5 kids