https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:06:47 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:29:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22786 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22786&PID=554798&title=straining-for-a-poo#554798 Author: emz
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Posted: 28 November 2008 at 11:29am

Jack went a bit red, but it never caused any problems or anything when he switched on to formula.

If FF, babies should be receiving 50ml of water a day to help with constipation, thirst etc. With breastmilk, the foremilk acts as the thirst quenching 'water' part, whereas formula is just a constant. So yeah, I would try her on that (either in another bottle or through a sippy cup. And if she won't take it, I used to water down Jacks bottles by an extra 10ml at the first 5 feeds to make sure he got it (as he wouldn't drink water for ages). I don't think its recommended, but not harmful.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:29:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22786&PID=554798&title=straining-for-a-poo#554798 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22786&PID=554412&title=straining-for-a-poo#554412 Author: jaycee
Subject: 22786
Posted: 27 November 2008 at 7:16pm

yes I would say so - both of my girls had that when we moved onto FF and Sophie has had it again with solids.

If it gets too uncomfortable offer her some cooled boiled water a few times a day and if it is still not happening easily my plunket nurse recommended sugar water - 50ml cooled boiled water with 1/2 tsp of soft brown sugar. Ava will probably not be too impressed with it bit if you keep offereing little sips it may help if she gets too sore. Keep an eye on her and her bottom to make sure that there is no blood if she is straining too hard.

with some FF babies, even if they are 'regular' and not straining it is still quite obvious when the are going!! Both my girls are once a day kids. ]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:16:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22786&PID=554412&title=straining-for-a-poo#554412 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22786&PID=554397&title=straining-for-a-poo#554397 Author: denny25
Subject: 22786
Posted: 27 November 2008 at 6:48pm

Since going on formula a week or so ago, poor little Ava has been STRAINING before going for a poo (sorry TMI!). She'll grunt and go all red in the face, and when she does eventually poo its not hard or anything, so i assume she isnt constipated. Is this normal? She goes every 1-2 days. ]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:48:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22786&PID=554397&title=straining-for-a-poo#554397