Confirm it is constipation, not normal newborn stooling patterns
Feed the baby more often if breastfeeding or formula feeding is going well
Check that formula is mixed exactly as directed
Try gentle tummy massage
Move the baby’s legs in a bicycle motion
Give a warm bath
Burp the baby well after feeds
Contact a pediatrician before giving any medicine, suppository, juice, or water
Seek urgent medical care if the baby has vomiting, a swollen belly, blood in stool, fever, poor feeding, or fewer wet diapers