How often is it normal for a child to have bowel movements?

The number of stools varies according to the age of the child. Low-month-old infants have several or even ten stools a day, and it is normal for them to have a bowel movement once a day or once every 2-3 days as they get older. Low-month-old infants, gastrointestinal function is not yet perfect, in the formation of bowel regularity before, several times a day stool, several days a stool may occur, mainly need to be combined with the character of the stool to judge, if the normal soft stool, thin paste stool are normal, if the stool is dry, difficult to defecate, watery stools, mucus stools, etc., is suggestive of the presence of gastrointestinal diseases. With the increase of age, gradually form the habit of regular stool, can be once a day or once every 2-3 days stool, if the yellow soft stool, smooth surface, banana-shaped is normal. If the child does not have abdominal pain, difficulty in defecation, dry stools, watery stools and other abnormalities, parents do not need to be overly concerned about the frequency of stools.