My baby is 3 weeks old and face constipation issues. She can go for days without pooping even though we can see her struggling to poop sometimes. She's mostly on Bm with one night feed on formula and her poop is soft mustard in colour when she finally poops. We have to help stimulate her pooping with suppositories sometimes..any parents face similar issues and any recommendations for natural remedies to help little one to poop? Thanks!

Babies can poop anywhere from 8 to 10 times a day to once every 7 to 10 days and will still be considered just fine as long as they are not uncomfortable. Baby can get constipated when you switch to a new food, like from breastmilk to formula, or when you introduce new solids. If baby is constipated, the poop will come out as hard balls or she will be passing a lot of gas. Beware of black, red or maroon poop which could mean there is blood in it. Blood can be a sign of something more serious. Baby at 3 weeks old is still young and should not be introduced food that can improve constipation. You can cycle baby legs and massage her tummy to help get her bowels moving. You can change her formula or your diet to help. Add in some fruits and veggies such as pears and broccoli. If all the tricks do not help, it will be better to talk to your doctor for advice.