Question
What should I do if my 13-day-old baby has diarrhea multiple times a day?
Answer
It is normal for a 13-day-old baby to have diarrhea ten times a day. There is no need for special treatment. Generally, a baby’s bowel movements will decrease to about three times a day by the time they are two months old. A baby’s loose stools are also normal; forcing a change may result in hard stools at three months old, which could cause anal injury and bleeding. A baby’s stools should naturally be loose.