Question
When do babies usually start showing signs of “hiding the navel”? My baby is almost five months old and has yet to show any signs, is this normal? (Can the results of a stool check on the same day be obtained on the same day? Does it apply to any stool from the same day?)
Answer
The appearance of “hiding the navel” varies significantly among individuals. Some babies have bowel movements one to two times a day from three to four months old, while others who are already five or six months old may still have three to four bowel movements a day. This not only depends on the baby’s constitution but also on their dietary structure. For example, babies fed with breast milk usually have normal bowel movements, while those who drink milk or formula may have irregular bowel movements, prone to constipation or diarrhea. This is the advice for the question “When do babies usually start showing signs of ‘hiding the navel’? My baby is almost five months old and has yet to show any signs.” I hope this helps you and wish you good health!