Patient's question:
How many times should a two-month-old baby defecate in a day?Doctor's answer:
The baby may be showing symptoms of constipation, and it is not ruled out that it could be related to slow intestinal peristalsis or feeding.For formula-fed babies, it is best to feed them at least every three or four hours between meals. If the baby is breastfed, it is recommended that the mother follow a light diet and avoid foods that are difficult to digest or spicy, greasy, and oily. Parents can massage the baby's abdomen, doing about 100 strokes each time to help speed up intestinal peristalsis and alleviate constipation.