When poop becomes a topic of study for you, you know you are a parent. Changing diapers and keeping count of the diapers disposed of will take a considerable time of your days with a newborn. When the poopy diapers do not meet their expected number, you will be worried more than you think. Many other baby poop problems will worry you. But I have picked one of them to discuss in this article. Why do babies cry while pooping? Keep reading, and you will find the answer to your big poopy problem.
CONTENT
1. Is it normal for babies to cry while pooping?
2. Why does my baby cry while pooping?
3. When to be concerned about the baby crying while pooping?
1. Is it normal for babies to cry while pooping?
The babies cannot share what makes them cry so it is understandable that parents freak out when their baby cries while pooping. Many babies strain and turn red while pooping. It is not easy to poop while lying on the back as there is no force pushing down the poop. The babies have weaker abdominal muscles which make the process harder. Therefore, it is normal for babies to show discomfort while pooping. But many other reasons can make your baby cry while pooping
2. Why does my baby cry while pooping?
Constipation
It is not only the adults that experience constipation. The babies too experience constipation. The number of times that a baby should poop differ with their age. (Read this article to know how many times your baby should poop according to his age). Usually, the babies who are breastfed have soft and runny poop while formula-fed babies have little firm poop. But, this is not a sign of constipation. If your baby has gone days without pooping and now he cries while trying to poop, the reason is probably constipation.
Offer the baby more fluids throughout the day. It accelerates digestion and softens the stool. If your baby is above six months of age, offer him food high in fiber content. You can also massage the belly of your baby and do bicycle legs. Meet your pediatrician in case constipation continued despite the above home remedies.
Gassiness
Do you have a gassy baby? Then it is the reason why your baby cries while pooping. The gas bubbles in the digestive system cause discomfort to your baby-making him cry while trying to poop. Gassiness can be a result of poor feeding methods, intolerances, excess air intake from crying, and hyper lactation syndrome. Burping your baby regularly is the best way to deal with the tummy air of a baby.
If your baby is gassy, read this article for home remedies to help a gassy baby.
Lack of muscle coordination
The human body takes time to understand its functions. Muscles coordination is one such thing that a baby’s body needs time to learn and adapt to. Pooping involves pushing from the abdominal muscles. But your baby has tender abdominal muscles which are not strong enough to push poop out of his body while lying on his back. It will create an inconvenient feeling for the baby, and he will cry to show his disappointment.
Attention
Yes, your baby will just cry while pooping to get your attention. If he stops crying as soon as he gets your attention, he is looking for your attention. The babies love the attention of the adults, and this is one of the most common reasons for fake cries.
Sensitivity
Some babies are extremely sensitive to firm poop. It will be painful for them to pass poop which is slightly thicker than usual. If you think your baby cries while pooping due to this reason, seek medical advice.
3. When to be concerned about the baby crying while pooping?
If your baby cries inconsolably while pooping, please contact your pediatrician immediately. Redness in the bottom area, blood in stool are also symptoms of an underlying health condition that you need to seek medical attention.
