How many times a day is normal for a baby to poop?

Some babies have abnormal bowel movements, which seriously affects their physical health. Therefore, the children need timely treatment to ensure their health and avoid dangerous situations caused by the above problems, especially bowel movement problems. So how many times a day is normal for babies to defecate? Let me introduce this issue to you below.

Newborns usually have more bowel movements, usually 2-5 times a day, but some babies may have 7-8 bowel movements a day. As the child grows older, the frequency of bowel movements will gradually decrease, and after 2-3 months the frequency of bowel movements will be reduced to 1-2 times a day.

If the newborn is fed formula, the stool is usually light yellow or earthy yellow, dry, rough, like a hard paste, and often has an unpleasant fecal odor. For babies who are fed with formula, the main thing to look at is not how often they defecate, but the regularity and characteristics of the cycle. Some babies have bowel movements once a day, some once every two or three days, and some even longer, but as long as the cycle is regular, the stool is mushy without foam, and the color is normal, it is normal.

For mixed-feeding newborns, they usually have 3-4 bowel movements with large amounts. In the first few days, the number may be as high as 6 times, which is normal. Over time, it will decrease accordingly. The texture is slightly soft, has a distinct odor, and is generally dark brown. Your baby may have diarrhea. Mom should pay attention to food hygiene and avoid eating cold food. Don’t eat too greasy food. While ensuring nutrition, it is better to eat light food that is suitable for baby’s digestion.

· Breastfed babies poop a lot during the confinement period. It is normal to poop 5 or 6 times a day. My son only pooped about 3 times a day when he was more than 2 months old, and it was only once a day after 100 days. Every baby is different. Some babies who hold their stomachs may poop only once every few days after the full month. Don't worry. Yellow poop is very healthy. If it is a bit sour and smelly, it may be due to indigestion. Most babies have indigestion because their gastrointestinal tract is not fully developed. It's not a big deal.

The above is my opinion on this issue. If the baby has abnormal bowel movements, timely treatment is required. Parents should also pay more attention to the shape and color of the baby's stool to avoid problems that may affect the baby's health if there is no timely treatment. Finally, I wish the baby a speedy recovery.