Question
My baby is almost three months old, and recently, I’ve noticed the frequency of bowel movements seems different from before. How many times is it normal for an 81-day-old baby to have a bowel movement in a day?
Answer
Newborns typically have more bowel movements, usually ranging from 2 to 5 times a day, but some infants may have up to 7 or 8 bowel movements daily. As the baby grows older, the frequency of bowel movements tends to increase, often reaching 1 to 2 bowel movements per day by the time they are 2 to 3 months old. Every baby is different; there are some who, after being a month old, may only have one bowel movement every few days. Don’t worry; just pay close attention to the appearance of the stool.