I need advice mommies, my baby is 11 days old and he is really constipated, he pushes until he turns red in the face and hes been crying all night which makes me cry this has been going on for a day now. I breastfeed and formula feed but he has been drinking more formula lately could that be a reason?
I would do what @mamalamadingdong said only I used a qtip with Vaseline and it worked right away...just insert the tip. I was breastfeeding and did formula and I had the same problem sometimes they just need a little help.
Get a glove, some Vaseline and get ready for an unpleasant experience... What you can do is stick your pinky (wear the glove) in some Vaseline, then gently stick it up baby's booty about an inch or less. This usually triggers an explosion upon exiting your finger, so prepare for that. Google it if you need more convincing, lol. It's a tough job, I know.
Yes, the qtip is a much better idea, esp for a younger baby!! @eskawho