Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. Is it normal for the baby to have a bowel movement once every five days?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this is normal for the baby. No medication or treatment is needed. Some babies or adults may not have a bowel movement every day but instead every few days, and without any other discomfort, this is normal. You can wean the baby, but no food can replace breast milk. The baby is too young, and their organs are not yet fully developed. Breast milk contains various nutrients that the baby needs, such as calcium. Through the calcium you consume, the baby can indirectly supplement calcium, and it is also easily absorbed.