Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

costipated baby boy

my baby was born premature weighing in at 4 pounds and 10oz he had to remain in the hospital till he reached 5 pounds hes home now but he seems to be constipated and constantly pushing please help i dont know what to do
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
1884497 tn?1330449059
No don't add water they need the fat content to gain weight adding water will dilute it not good for them talk to ur dr about it probably sugest prune juice mixed in with there formula or breast milk
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hi Benny
my baby was 6 weeks prem (now 7 wks old) and he gets a bit constipated...I was told to add a bit of extra water if bottle fed.
Also I have read that preemie babies grunt alot and it is normal...so your baby may not be constipated after all.
If they Are constipated they would probably cry rather than grunt
hope this helps
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Premature Babies Community

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Approaching your due date? Look for these signs of labor.
Fearing autism, many parents aren't vaccinating their kids. Can doctors reverse this dangerous trend?
Learn which over-the-counter medicines are safe for you and your baby
Your guide to safely exercising throughout your 40 weeks.
What to expect in your growing baby
Learn which foods aren't safe to eat when you're eating for two.