There are individual differences in the defecation of newborn babies, and it is generally considered normal for them to poop only once a day, but functional constipation may be present if accompanied by symptoms such as dry stools, affecting defecation, and so on.
It is generally considered normal for babies of this age to have one bowel movement a day, if the bowel movement is smooth and without dryness. However, for some babies, if there are symptoms such as dry stools, difficult defecation and crying during defecation, it may be considered functional constipation, which is not normal.
The number of daily bowel movements of newborn babies and their feeding methods and other related, there are individual differences, for breastfed babies daily bowel movements can be more often, for about 1 to 4 times, some can appear 5 to 7 times, for formula-fed babies relatively fewer, about 1 to 2 times a day, some babies can be seen every other day a bowel movement, but bowel movement regularity and smooth.
It is recommended that newborns have only one bowel movement a day. If necessary, consult a specialist for evaluation and judgment.