I don't think that is normal. It sounds like constipation to me (as someone who isn't a doctor but has a fairly new child).
My medical assistant best friend told me to put the thermometer in Kyleigh's rump to stimulate the bowels. It worked. Just make sure to use some lube. Call your doctor otherwise.

HI!

Are you breastfeeding?Because breastfed babies can go up to 3 weeks without doing a poo.It is 100% normal.Because they use all of the nutrients in breastmilk,they are utilising every bit of it so there is very little waste(poo).

My little girl usually has 1 poo every couple of weeks.

3 weeks? i honesly never heard that!

If your baby is constipated then do some gentle downward massages to help along with its desent . You can also give the baby some water.

I've never heard of a baby going 3 weeks without a poo either. Breastfed babies sometimes do go 4-5 days without one, but 3 weeks is to long.

A little bit of karo syrup or prune juice in the bottle will help, just don't give too much.

you think lol?

i wanted to suggest prune juice but the baby is so young i would be afraid to give it the runs lol

If your using formula thier may be alot of iron in it which can cause constipation you may want to try something else.good luck

Yes...it IS true...they CAN go up to 3 weeks....it is rare..but it has been documented and known to happen...
With that said...3 days is completely normal for an infant of that age. Especially if he/she is breastfed......it is quite normal for a b.fed baby to go 4 -5 days without a bowel movement.
I really wouldn't worry about it until you get upwards of over a week.

Another remedy is to put 1 tsp. sugar into 4oz. of boiling water....when cooled give 1 oz. over an hour and every 2 hours after that.

Hope this helps.
Sue.

Do not give your baby water. Water has no nutritional value or fat that the baby needs and the baby will suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiency because she is filled up with water rather than what she needs.

Also, I read in the Parents magazine that water can cause the kidneys to be flushed out, and I believe that it is the sodium level in the baby will then cause the baby brain damage. This is called water intoxication and it can cause death as well. I'm sure a few sips wouldn't hurt and don't worry if you have done this before.

It's just better to be safe than sorry. Prune juice is nutritional and small amounts will help things move. You can also try blended prune baby food from your grocery store.

If the baby continues to not have a movement, please seek the assistance of a doctor to make sure that there are no mechanical problems.