Parents get used to the regularity of their baby’s bowel movements so will usually notice if the pattern changes. ##### #####Babies can go from pooing several times a day to going only once a week. But surprisingly, it isn’t the frequency, but rather the type of bowel movement that matters. ##### A constipated baby passes small, hard stools and may strain or appear to have some difficulty passing them.  ##### They may have tummy pain and they might go off their food and could also produce foul-smelling wind or particularly offensive-smelling poo. ##### Baby constipation may also be a result or cause of other conditions so always look out for other signs that all is not well: refusing feeds, apparent cramping, abdominal pain, vomiting, fever or bloody stools; or if your baby shows signs of dehydration, such as infrequent urination, sunken eyes or doughy skin. ##### If you are concerned that your child is unwell get an urgent appointment for your baby to be seen by a doctor. ##### Strangely a very liquid poo can be also be a sign of severe constipation. Liquid poo can slip past the blockage of hard poo in the lower intestine. This is uncommon, but your baby should be seen by their GP if it is suspected.