Question
A 28-year-old woman, a new mother, is confused about the defecation frequency of her 47-day-old baby and wants to know how many times the baby should defecate daily.
Answer
Generally, it is normal for infants to defecate 1 to 2 times a day, or to defecate every one or two days without any problem, as long as the baby’s feeding is normal and the nature of the stool is not unusual. Particularly for babies who are exclusively breastfed, their defecation is closely related to the mother’s diet during breastfeeding. It is recommended that mothers avoid extremely cold, spicy, and stimulating foods in their diet. At the same time, it is advised to carefully observe any changes in the nature of the baby’s stool and whether there are any other discomfort symptoms.