Is It Normal for a Baby to Have a Bowel Movement Every Five Days?

Question

The child has been crying and fussy lately, and doesn’t eat much. Is it normal for the baby to have a bowel movement every five days?

Answer

Hello, this is normal for the baby. No medication is needed. Some babies or adults do not have a bowel movement every day but may go several days without one, as long as there are no other discomforts, they are considered normal. They can be weaned, but no food can replace breast milk. Babies are too young for their organs to be fully developed. Breast milk contains all the necessary nutrients for the baby, such as calcium. By the mother consuming calcium, the baby can indirectly supplement it and absorb it easily.