Patient's question:
At what age do babies usually start piling up their poop: My baby is almost five months old and hasn't started yet. Is that normal? (Can I get the results of the stool examination the same day? As long as it's the poop from that day, right?)Doctor's answer:
This varies greatly among individuals. Some babies start having a bowel movement once or twice a day as early as three or four months old. Others, even at five or six months, may still have three or four bowel movements a day. This is not only related to the baby's constitution but also to their dietary structure. For example, breastfed babies tend to have more normal bowel movements. Babies who drink cow's milk or formula are more prone to irregular bowel movements, either constipation or diarrhea.The above suggestions are for the question "How many months do babies usually start accumulating stools: My baby is almost five months old and hasn't yet." I hope this helps you. Wishing you good health!