Question
The baby girl was born 40 days ago and has a normal appetite, sleep, and mental state. She is mainly fed with formula milk, with breast milk only occasionally. She has six or seven bowel movements throughout the day and night. Is it normal for the stool to be like this?
Answer
According to your description, your baby has more frequent bowel movements in the first 40 days of life, which may be due to the baby’s young age and underdeveloped digestive function. At this time, the baby’s diet should mainly consist of breast milk or formula milk, and the mother should avoid spicy and irritating foods, get plenty of rest, and maintain a light diet. If the frequency of bowel movements is too high, it may be necessary to replenish fluids promptly to prevent dehydration.