Babies who are on breastfeeding usually have bowel movements after 2-3 days but, the same is not the situation with babies who are on formula feeding, as they pass the stools once in a day.

There can be many reasons for constipation such as heat, restlessness, improper sleep and so on.

When my 3 week old baby is constipated, it is a major concern for me to know how to make my child overcome this problem.

When my baby starts crying continuously due to constipation problem, I get worried a lot and start feeding her, but she does not respond. It is only then I realize that my 3 week old baby is constipated.

There are a few exercises that I try on my baby when she is constipated, such as bicycling her legs, rubbing her abdomen softly, etc.

If the constipation becomes severe, I call up my babys pediatrician to know if I can make my baby drink a few drops of water. And on doctors advice, I again go for certain exercises and try out different remedies.

But if this does not work out due to severity, then I take an appointment with the pediatrician to get the problem resolved soon so as to make my 3 week old baby free from constipation.

My 3 week old baby is constipated due to irregular bowels which normally continue for more than a week, and so it takes some more time for recovery.

One should always try to maintain a note about when her baby passes on the stools, as this would help one to take the necessary precautions before it gets late and painful for both the baby and the mother.