Patient's question:
How many times a day (24 hours) is considered optimal for a pure breastfed baby who is 80 days old to have a bowel movement? My baby has been crying a lot these days and seems very uncomfortable. Is it due to the bowel movement, or is it related to stomach issues? I'm not sure. The bowel movements have been infrequent, occurring only every few hours, and they are not very abundant. The stool is light yellow and watery.Treatment history and effectiveness: None.
Desired help: How can I make my baby stop crying and feel less uncomfortable?
Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, having a bowel movement once a day is also quite normal. Since the child is very young and cannot express themselves, they will never say if they are uncomfortable, but prolonged crying may indicate that something is wrong with their body. It would be a good idea to take them to the hospital for a check-up.The above advice is for the question "What is the frequency of bowel movements for a 80-day-old exclusively breastfed infant?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!