Is it normal for a newborn to go from having bowel movements every couple of hours to having only one a day?
2006-10-02 08:56:24 · 8 answers · asked by mommyem 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She is breastfed.
2006-10-02 09:02:56 · update #1
Her poop is not hard it is actually watery.
2006-10-02 09:09:17 · update #2
Don't worry. This is normal. My baby is 2 mos. & is breastfed. She actually transistioned to having one bowel movement a day. It is still mustard seedy & yellow. Some people say they're baby didn't have a b.m. for a couple of days. As long as your baby doesn't seem to be in discomfort you should be fine.
2006-10-02 09:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by twinkle toes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is totally normal. Their bodies and organs are still developing. Breastfed babies usually will have more bowel movements than formula-fed babies, so if you've just switched that is probably the reason for the change. As long as they are still quite soft you're ok. Your baby will eventually develop a more normal routine, but it could take quite awhile. In the meantime it could be anywhere from several times per day to every 2 or 3 days.
2006-10-02 16:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by Queen of the Wicker People 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, especially if you are giving formula. Babies on formula don't poop as often and actually can be constipated more often (because of the iron in the formula). I think you need to be more concerned about the consistency of it. If it is hard little turds, that is NOT normal for a newborn. Coffee grind looking poop could mean he is dehydrated, etc. Try babycenter.com for more info
2006-10-02 16:00:23 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Perfectly fine. Around that time my daughter started only having them once every 2 or 3 days. What a mess that was when it finally came!
2006-10-02 16:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by Fire_God_69 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should have aleast 4-5 a day my daughter is three and she has them about 4-5 times a day.
2006-10-02 16:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by medevilqueen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you are giving them formula iron constipates you. Drink plenty of water and it will help. Also if they are loose there may be acid on their stool. A good thick coat of Vaseline every time you change the baby will help against rashes.
2006-10-02 16:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by eling13c 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Totally normal!!!!!!!! I actually freaked out about this with my son and called the doctor to make sure this was not a problem.
2006-10-02 17:17:49 · answer #7 · answered by kristi.burkhart 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everybody poops. Especially babies usually they're green.
2006-10-02 17:46:37 · answer #8 · answered by CrowsFeet 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋