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Yes, I Admit I have a Pooping Problem
Yes, I Admit I have a Pooping Problem. I figure since admitting something has become front page fodder in the tabloids I would also come out and admit I have a pooping problem. Actually, it’s not MY pooping problem rather it’s my 2 month old that is troubled which means it is my problem.
Poor girl is just miserable! The only “movement” she has had in days is some gnarly farting.
If any of you have experienced this with your own child you know that the pediatrician will say “it is normal for a baby to go 7 times a day or 1 time in 7 days”. This may be the case but it doesn’t mean you baby will be happy about it. So, if you too are experiencing a pooping problem here are a few things you can try (courtesy of a mom that has had 3 babies with pooping problems).
Leg bicycles – Gently move your baby’s legs like they were riding a bike. This helps get things moving and helps push out gas that is in the baby’s tummy.
Belly massage - Gently massage baby’s belly in the shape of the letter “C”. Start above the belly button and rub down and around. This also helps alleviate gas pain.
Juice – My pediatrician suggests prune juice but I have found apple works well too and is tolerated better by baby. You can feed it straight or mix it with formula or breast milk. *The rule for juice is 1 ounce per month old.
Rectal stimulation – My pediatrician recommends taking baby’s temperature rectally but I have found just wiping the area can help.
Glycerin Suppository – If all else fails this usually does the trick. You can buy these at any drug store and they make them specifically for kids. Once inserted it will take affect in minutes so be prepared for the aftermath.
I have talked with others moms that have experienced pooping problems that are more serious than just irregularity so don’t be afraid to insist that your pediatrician take a look at your baby. You know your baby better than anyone and there is nothing wrong with being a pushy mommy. After all, your baby’s problems are your problems.
Other information on poop and gas:
5 Tips to Relieve Baby’s Gas
Skid Marks and the Advanced Skill of Wiping
5 Tips to Relieve Baby’s Gas
Gas
Baby will initially have some gas. It will take some time for baby to get used to eating breast milk or formula. You may want to consider laying off spicy food and excessive amounts of chocolate/coffee (anything with caffeine) until baby’s digestive system acclimates.
Here are a few suggestions that may help relieve gas pain for your baby.
- Simethicone – active ingredient like the name brand “mylicon ”. This is almost the miracle cure.
- Lay baby on tummy. Pressure on the tummy helps relieves gas pressure.
- Tummy massage. Massage tummy using lotion in a circle “C” motion. Create the “c” shape around the belly button. This follows the digestive track and helps push the gas and poopy out.
- Patting the bottom. Put baby over your shoulder and pat baby on the bottom in rhythmic time.
- Food culprits. If baby is having a lot of gas you may want to investigate any new food they are eating or if you are breast feeding you may want to cut back on any food that could be causing excess gas. Occasionally diary products can cause gas discomfort so you may need to cut down on eating diary if you are breast feeding
How to Sooth a Baby with Colic
This seems to be a generic term that doctors give to babies that cry uncontrollably for certain periods of time. My kids seemed to pick the evening time to do this however Eve seemed to cry all the time. This can drive a person crazy!
First and foremost, If baby is fed, changed, rested and in good health and still is fussy it’s ok to let them cry. Crying may make you crazy but it doesn’t hurt the baby. If you need to, step outside for a few minutes. Take a few deep breaths and know that this to will pass.
- Try rocking the baby.
- Holding the baby
- Swaddling
- Baby swing
- Take baby for a walk in a stroller. For some reason baby crying doesn’t sound nearly as loud when you are outside. At the very least you get some exercise and you both get some fresh air.
- Turn on white noise or soothing music. We kept a humidifier in the room which provided nice white noise. Also, we had a couple of CD with very calming music that seemed to provide some relief.
- Take a car ride.
- See the “Gas” topic for other suggestions
- There are a few homeopathic remedies out there that are worth a try. One suggestion that I read was a teaspoon of brewed chamomile tea