Question
How many times a day should a 80-day-old exclusively breastfed baby have a bowel movement (within 24 hours)? My baby has been looking really uncomfortable and crying quite a lot recently. Could it be due to bowel movements, or abdominal issues? I’m really confused. The baby has been having bowel movements every few hours, but not that often. The stools are pale yellow and loose.
Answer
Young children can’t express themselves, and if they’re uncomfortable, they won’t say anything. However, prolonged crying should indicate that there’s an issue with some aspect of their body, and it might be worth visiting the hospital. This is the suggestion for the question “the number of bowel movements per day for an 80-day-old exclusively breastfed infant,” hoping it helps you, and wishing you and your family health!