Question
How many times a day is it normal for a newborn baby to have bowel movements?
Answer
The frequency of bowel movements for each child is not important; it can vary from a few times a day to once every few days. The baby’s stool is generally pasty or slightly thicker than ice cream, with no odor. Breastfed babies rarely suffer from constipation as they can absorb almost everything and have little waste, which also explains why they may only have a bowel movement every three days.