Question
Is baby’s stool frequency normal? The baby is currently being fed a mixture of breast milk and formula, and has multiple bowel movements daily. After one month, the feeding was changed to exclusive breastfeeding, and for the following few days, the baby had a bowel movement once, with normal stool consistency, neither loose nor dry. At four months old, complementary foods were introduced, including juice and egg yolk, and the stool frequency remained once every few days. Recently, lamb soup and fruits, along with egg yolk, were added, and there was no diarrhea, still having a bowel movement once every few days. Does this indicate that the baby is absorbing well?
Answer
Generally speaking, it is normal for children to have a bowel movement daily or every other day. It is important to pay attention to care and ensure that the food is warm. Usually, after children start on complementary foods, their stool will become normal. Suggestions: Give the baby a moderate amount of Mommy Love (a nutritional supplement), and also massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction. If the baby has a bowel movement once every few days, there may be mild constipation, so it is important to drink more water. The above suggestions are for the question “Is baby’s stool frequency normal?” I hope this helps you. Wishing you and your baby good health!