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What Causes Swollen Belly In 2 Week Old Kid?
My 2 week old has a swollen belly more so on the right side. She seems okay, has had 1 bowel movement today, is breast fed about every 2 to 3 hours. She did have formula today because of traveling all day to my drs appt and sat slot in the caraway. Could this be the reason?
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
swollen belly in a newborn is common and is due to rectus muscle contraction which is felt easily. feed the baby well with adequate burping after every feed. better to avoid formulas till 6 months of age.take care
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