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Q: Baby Potty Issues

I know this is a pregnancy related site but I know there are many moms who check here often and can provide some advice. One of my twins has no issued with bowel movements - he goes regularly, doesn't fuss, normal consistency and color (for formula and breast milk). The other only has a BM every other to every couple of days. She screams like crazy when going and as soon as it's over and her diaper is on, she is completely fine. Her poos are just like her brother in color and consistency. I brought this up to their doctor and they had me switch to a different formula (Infamil Gentlease). I am wondering if she will just outgrow it as I know newborns are still adjusting to all that, if it's something I am eating, or if it's a problem with the formula (milk allergy and I need to try soy). I am curious if anyone else's baby had this issue?

This question was asked Dec. 23, 2015 10:31am
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Answered by mnor0406 - Dec. 23, 2015 2:22pm
My daughter also has reflux! But not the silent variety lol. Very interesting! May be some connection?

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Answered by PaperHeart - Dec. 23, 2015 1:55pm
My dd had this issue (exclusivel bfed) and, for the most part, she just outgrew it. I did try cutting out foods like dairy and broccoli for awhile and it made no difference. Like the pp, she went on to be diagnosed with silent reflux, so maybe there's a connection there.

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Answered by tmhess - Dec. 23, 2015 1:47pm
We had Mackenzie on formula and breastmilk when she was a newborn. She seemed to have a problem going as well. Her stool was soft and she was going once a day but she seemed to really be in pain before going and while going. She also seemed to be uncomfortable and get fussy at times and it seemed like she had digestive gas/cramps. The pediatrician had us switch her to a sensitive formula and the issue went away almost immediately. Her stools became very thin and watery but she wasn't uncomfortable.

About 1-2 weeks ago she started to have pretty bad silent reflux so the pediatrician switched her to Enfamil AR (it is the thickened stuff) and she had been great on that. I was worried that she would have a problem going again because it wasn't a sensitive formula but I think maybe her digestive system has matured a bit since she was born and she outgrew it. She is 11 weeks now.

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Answered by mnor0406 - Dec. 23, 2015 11:25am
I didn't use formula except for the first week so can't say anything about that. As far as breastfeeding is concerned...my daughter had issues whenever I ate onions. Took me awhile to figure out that was the cause because it wouldn't affect her til the next day. Try jotting down what you eat and if there's an issue look at what you ate the day before. Once they start solids I have found pureed prunes work wonders! Sometimes my daughter will get constipated and half a container of prunes fixes her right up!

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