Question
Twenty days ago, the baby had bowel movements 2 to 4 times a day. Now, at one month old, the baby has a bowel movement only once a day, and the amount is also not much. Is this normal? How should I adjust the baby’s diet to promote bowel movements? Moreover, the baby’s stomach makes a rumbling sound every day.
Answer
A one-month-old baby having bowel movements 2 to 3 times a day is considered normal. If there is physiological diarrhea, the frequency of bowel movements may increase, sometimes up to 10 times a day. As long as the stool test is normal, it will not affect the baby’s absorption of nutrients. Your baby’s situation seems to be physiological diarrhea, which can be treated with medication. It is recommended to take probiotics. If the baby’s mental state is good, there is no need to take medication.