Question
How often should newborns have a stool after the meconium is excreted?
Answer
Generally speaking, newborns take about two to three days to excrete all the meconium and then start having regular stools three days later. Normally, newborns’ stools should appear golden yellow. It’s important to carefully observe the child’s growth and development as well as their mental state. As long as the child’s diet and sleep are normal, they are energetic, show normal activity levels when awake, and their weight and height are within the normal range, there is no need to worry excessively. If the child shows difficulty in defecation (such as facial reddening during defecation or crying excessively during defecation), consider constipation and seek medical advice promptly.