My son is barely 3 weeks and not a diaper changing has passed that he hasnt pooped.. He is breastfeeding and I was told that he would have more poopy diapers than my daughter did, but is it suppose to be this many? I was going to ask the doctor at his 2 week visit but it totally slipped my mind "my daughter was getting her 18 month shots". He goes back again for his 4 week checkup this Wenseday, and I will ask believe me, but for now it doesnt seem to be bothering him. Just me.. Has anyone else gone through this with there child and if so what was up with it. Will it pass or was there something wrong with the bowel?
2007-10-04 16:17:47 · 17 answers · asked by auntietawnie 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's perfectly fine! It means he's eating healthy! When he's constipated, that's when you worry! But it'll pass and he'll poop less as he gets older. No worries!
2007-10-04 16:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
My son is/was the same way. I was totally looking forward to the stage at 4-6 weeks when they say that MOST breastfeeding babies will start going 3-5 days between poops. No such luck here - my son still poops at least 2 times a day at 16 weeks. Not to worry doc said - every baby is different.
2007-10-04 23:55:26 · answer #2 · answered by ShellyC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was the same, then all the sudden he went two days w/o poo and I thought he was constipated. But it is also normal to go that long. He now goes once every day he is 5 mos. The constant poo stopped when he was about 6 weeks old, then the every other day till just a couple weeks ago.
2007-10-04 23:22:09 · answer #3 · answered by Beth 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My bf'ed daughter pooped EVERY time she ate (plus a couple extra for good measure) for several months. It would go up her back, sometimes all the way up to her neck. GROSS! *lol*
Yeah, so it's normal :)
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2007-10-04 23:47:13 · answer #4 · answered by Evin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have breastfed all 4 of my daughters, and they all had alot of bowel movements. Sounds like he's getting enough nutrition! I wouldn't worry too much about it....though I'd ask his doctor just to make sure everything is sound.
*Congrats on the new baby!*
2007-10-04 23:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by rollings83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told when I chose to breastfeed that ANY number of poops per day was fine. Don't worry, mom, and keep the DipeNWipes close by!
TX Mom
not an expert
2007-10-04 23:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes that was my experience. Sometimes there was so much the diaper couldn't hold it all, and it ended up in the toes of her sleepers. The one thing I was grateful for was there wasn't as much odor as with my first daughter who had to be bottle fed.
2007-10-04 23:21:01 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
What do you expect of the male child, he hasn't taken a dump in nine months. He's just making up for lost time and getting you used to what to expect for the next 18-20 years.
2007-10-04 23:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by darkdiva 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
as long as the stools appear normal, and he acts/appears healthy < breast milk stools are of course different than formula stools > i wouldnt be concerned.
its not abnormal to have a lot of BMs from a nursing newborn. their body is still adjusting to digesting and such.
one thing to keep in mind is they eat what you eat. so you could try changing your diet a little and see if that changes things.
2007-10-04 23:22:41 · answer #9 · answered by jes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its perfectly normal i have 3 children and all did this when they were around that same age it is a stage that all babies go through and they outgrow. i have 3 younger brothers that i took care of alot when they were babies as well and they all went through this as well. it is only a stage and will pass soon.
2007-10-04 23:37:28 · answer #10 · answered by Gladys C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was the same way. I did not breast feed, but she had jaundice and the doc said, she was having more bowel movements do to that.
2007-10-04 23:22:12 · answer #11 · answered by Smellies 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋