12mo hasn't had a bm in over a week!!!

[moongloe]

he's mostly breast-fed, doesn't really like foods, but will occasionally suck fruit in one of those mesh, teething things.

every so often he'll go a few days without a bm, but on the whole he is a once-a-day pooper.

this time, however he hasn't gone in 8 days. he seems otherwise fine, happy, healthy.

i am hoping someone can give me advice on what to do. is this cause to phone his doctor?

[moongloe]

sorry, i forgot to say:

thank you.

[Zangua]

Funny, I was just coming on here to post that my 4 month old hasn't had a BM in over a week. As far as I know, it is normal for breast fed babies. Essentially, breast milk metabolizes really well and doesn't leave a lot of 'waste'. If baby becomes uncomfortable you can give a little prune juice mixed with water.
It is concerning though, isn't it? I just imagine how I would feel if I hadn't gone in a week!

[Chamomile Girl]

If he normally goes every day then I would try a glycerine suppository. I use this one. If that doesn't work then call the Ped.

[dakotablue]

I gave my son the squishy insides of two prunes and that helped him go after it had been I think 5 day (not the norm for him). something to try. I just squished it out and placed it in his mouth bit by bit. He liked it.

[RubThyNeighbor]

Loon into your diet. Eat lighter foods. That might be it.

[JBaxter]

You can try some prunes. I would boil on or 2 prunes in water them put them in the food processor w/ the juice.

If you cant do the prunes try pears or 2 oz of pear juice.