Patient's question:
The child is now 80 days old and has been exclusively breastfed. At 52 days, they started having adult-like bowel movements, initially every 3 days, now up to every 6 days. However, the child is eating normally and shows no signs of distress or crying. Is this normal? If not, what should be done?Doctor's answer:
It's definitely not good to have a bowel movement every six days. Start by examining your diet first. You should eat more vegetables and fruits, and reduce meat consumption. If that doesn't work, you can give your child some sesame oil. This depends on the child's age and condition. Generally, if the child is primarily breastfed, longer intervals between bowel movements are normal, as long as the stool isn't dry or hard. There shouldn't be a major problem, and you just need to strengthen feeding. If you're still worried, you can take probiotics orally or have the child checked by a doctor.