my baby only goes 2 the toilet once a wk is that normal?

Answer 1

Bottle-fed babies tend to have one firm bowel movement a day, though some may only have a bowel movement once every three or four days. This isn't considered abnormal unless the stool is hard and pellet-like. True constipation occurs when stool in the lower intestine is pinched by the tightening of muscles, which can stall, and the longer it remains, the firmer and drier it becomes.

I was told that ready mixed formula can help with this as it has something in it as a preservative that acts as a laxitive.

Once your baby is on solids you will be able to add things to the diet to help.

Good luck.

Answer 2

First of all, how old is your baby? Do you mean only has bowel movements once a week? I would say that for some children it's possible, depending on his/her diet. However, I would talk to your baby's peditrician....especially if the child is a newborn or under the age of about 18 months. Is your baby cranky? He/She may be constipated, which is very common in infants, especially after starting cereal.

Answer 3

I would think your child should go about 4 times at the very least.

Answer 4

It may be a blockage the little one has, you should get her to a doctor even if for peace of mind, the docs wont mind

Answer 5

No. Normal would be anywhere from 5 to 6 times a week (I'm assuming you're meaning poop, not pee). If you're talking about pee, it should be once or twice a day.

Answer 6

if new born not good if you phone n HS line they will advise

Answer 7

i would say probaly not and you should ask a doctor

Answer 8

no, take him/her to the doctors

Answer 9

it rly depends on how old he/she is