Bowel movements

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Bowel movements

Asked for Female, 31 Years

My baby is a little more than 3 months old, his bowel movements are still not regular, sometimes even 5 days apart. Is it normal or any medication is required to help him.

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi. Babies at this age on breast feeds, pass stools once in 6-8 days.

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If baby is active and feeding well, nothing to worry

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Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti Pediatrician 29 yrs exp Gurgaon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti

Pediatrician 29 yrs exp Gurgaon

Thank you for your question, yes it is absolutely normal, babies can pass stool even 10 times a day or once in 5-7 days

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If stool becomes really hard fix online appointment

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Pattern will be changed once solid food will be started

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