My son is 14 months old and has over the last 48 hours been pooping about 7 times a day. They haven't been large bowel movements, but they aren't small either. It's not runny, it's not even really loose as much as it is softer than usual, so he definitely doesn't have diarrhea. Now true the previous week he had mostly pellets/formed balls when he pooped and he has had a few different food lately, but 7 times a day!?!? He doesn't seem to be teething at the moment and he doesn't drink juice often. I just want to know if this is normal for some kids. Sorry to sound so gross or paranoid, but this is my first child and I'm not always 100% positive of what's normal sometimes, lol.
2007-06-12 10:43:28 · 12 answers · asked by d4cav_dragoons_wife84 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He eats very well rounded meals and snacks, not any junk. He eats a lot and he's a skinny little thing! It just seems strange to me that all of a sudden he's pooping so much.
2007-06-12 11:20:30 · update #1
sounds like your son has a high metabolism. my younger daughter is like that! it's like everytime she eats, 10-20 min later, out it comes the other end! she's got her dad's metabolism!!
hope you've got plenty of diapers!!!
2007-06-12 12:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Caffiene Junkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry to much I am a mom of 3 and yes it is normal for about 3 times but if u try new food only try a few some times food can be hard on the stomach. If your child has pelits they are having a hard time going, give the child apple juice about 4-6 oz in the morning and again around lunch or a snack time then see if it helps but try not to let the child go for long they might be in discomfort from it. How ever as long as they are not loose he should be o.k. I would also watch if he plays with his ears some time they have an infection like a small cold and might just be getting rid of it. Just in case maybe increase water intake. If you are starting to ween on to milk u might want to make sure he is not lactose intalerant 2 out of my 3 are and it started with loose stool then a rash if they had to much.
2007-06-12 11:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by patriotic butterfli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you feed a child new foods they will usually have an effect on his stools. What were the foods? That is important. Maybe they just did'nt agree with his digestive system. have 2 children and they both did the same thing. If he is not sick, it has to be what and how much he is eating.
2007-06-12 11:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have him checked over by the doctor to put your mind at rest because this is unusual for your son, although not unusual for babies in general. i have a feeling he has just learned he can control his bowel so he holds it for a bit and then lets go and then holds a bit more! my son suffered really bad constipation at a similar age and the health visitor explained this was why.
2007-06-12 11:02:04 · answer #4 · answered by bluebella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is the same way he eats like a pig and is as skinny as hell......my mother in law talks about me that i dont feed him but i do...oh and the pooping thing is normal jadrien does the same
2007-06-12 12:06:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol!! My son had 2-3 a day at that age, but my nephew could go once an hour all day long!! I was so gross when I babysat him!!!! So i'd say its normal, maybe just above average!
2007-06-12 10:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is he eating?? Fruits and veggies will make him go more frequently. There is normally an a bundant supply of fresh fruits and veggies this time of year.
2007-06-12 10:59:51 · answer #7 · answered by wondermom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would call his dr. and tell him whats going on my kids never expierenced that nor did anyone ive known at least at that age only the first few weeks of life but thats normal.
2007-06-12 10:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds more like a diet problem.
Try more fruits, veggies, and whole grains. Give it a week, and that should straighten him out.
2007-06-12 10:53:12 · answer #9 · answered by isisrocca82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a stage it happened to most of the babys I know!
2007-06-12 10:50:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋