There is no clear standard for how often babies have bowel movements, the specific situation is related to the baby’s diet and individual constitution.
Breastfed babies may have 3-4 bowel movements per day, some babies may have 5-7 bowel movements; formula-fed babies may have 2 or even less bowel movements per day, and there is no clear standard for the specific bowel movements of babies.
Normal baby’s stools are soft and golden yellow, if the baby’s stools are dry and hard, it means that the baby’s body is dehydrated, if the baby’s stools are dilute and watery, it may be caused by diarrhea. If the baby’s stools are normal and there is no discomfort, parents do not need to worry too much, give the baby more water and maintain a normal diet.
Parents need to pay close attention to the shape and color of the baby’s stool, if the baby’s stool is abnormal, diarrhea or constipation, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination, according to the doctor’s advice to the appropriate treatment, do not self-medication, so as not to cause harm to the baby’s health.