Question
How many times should an infant have a bowel movement per day?
Answer
The normal number of daily bowel movements for infants varies from child to child, typically ranging from 1 to 3 times. If the baby experiences diarrhea, it may be due to dyspepsia, and it is recommended to check the stool regularly and consider giving symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and oral rehydration salts for treatment. If diarrhea and vomiting occur frequently, medical attention should be sought promptly.