In newborns, the first symptoms may be a delay in their first bowel movement after they’re born. Babies also may have:

• Green or brown vomit
• Diarrhea
• Swollen abdomen
• Fever
• Slowed growth

Toddlers and older children with this condition usually can’t have a bowel movement without first having an enema or glycerin suppository. They also may have:

• Swollen abdomen
• Diarrhea
• Slowed growth