What is the normal frequency of bowel movements for a mixed-fed baby?

When the baby is six or seven months old, mixed feeding should be gradually started, because the baby's deciduous teeth have gradually begun to form. If the baby is fed with pure milk, it may cause great trouble for weaning the baby later. However, a series of problems will also arise during mixed feeding, such as abnormal baby's stool, diarrhea symptoms, or increased or decreased bowel movements. At this time, parents may stop mixed feeding and switch to formula feeding or pure breastfeeding, which may cause difficulties in weaning later. Why does mixed feeding cause these problems? What is the normal frequency of bowel movements for a mixed-fed baby? How can we effectively deal with these situations? Next, I will give you a detailed introduction to the causes and solutions to these problems.

Babies who are mixed-fed usually defecate once or twice a day. If the frequency of bowel movements increases, there is no bloating or anorexia, and it does not affect growth and development, then 2-3 times a day or more is normal. For older babies, such as 2 years old, their bowel movements are already very regular, 1-2 times a day. If the bowel movements increase more frequently, it is caused by factors such as indigestion.

The main reason for frequent bowel movements in mixed-fed babies is indigestion. It is mostly directly related to the baby’s congenital weak spleen and stomach. In such cases, it is generally recommended clinically that the baby take medication to regulate spleen and stomach digestion and intestinal flora in order to achieve the best therapeutic effect. If you have abdominal distension, you can take external medications for better results.

The above is a detailed introduction on what is considered a normal frequency of bowel movements for mixed-fed babies. At the same time, the editor also explains in detail how to deal with the above-mentioned problems if the baby encounters them during mixed-feeding. In fact, these problems are because the baby's digestive system is not yet fully developed, which leads to changes in bowel movement frequency, diarrhea and other symptoms. However, as long as the above-mentioned methods are used according to the baby's situation, the situation will improve quickly. Of course, the baby is still breastfeeding at this time, so even if mixed feeding is carried out, breastfeeding must be used as the primary feeding method.