would a too tight diaper...

make it hard to poop and pass gas?

newborn kelly thomas strains to poop and pass gas. screams like crazy. farts or poops and seems at ease. this is #2 and #1 had trouble too, but nothing like this.

i am crazy about making sure the diaper is tight enough, so as too avoid leaks. since i have been easing up, he seems better.

anyone have any actual knowledge on the digestive tract of a newborn? tia

It probably just makes the gas (already there) more uncomfortable.

My newborn DD also has a tough time with gas and poop and then seems perfectly content after it has passed. Poor little babies! :)