- A hard belly
- Loss of appetite
- Smelly poo and wind
- Crying and discomfort, pain or irritability before doing a poo
- Dry, hard, pellet like poo
- Move your baby's legs in a cycling motion to help move their poo along their intestine.
- Massage your baby’s tummy, start at the belly button and then massage in circles outwards in a clockwise direction. If they are finding this uncomfortable stop and try again at a later date.
- A warm bath can help your baby pass on stools more easily and it can also help to massage their stomach again once they are in the bath.
- Cream or petroleum jelly around the outside of the anus to make the experience easier for your baby when it happens.