Patient's question:
My sister is 27 years old and recently gave birth to a baby. I came to her house to help her take care of the child. I haven't had children before and don't have much experience. Could you please tell me: is it normal for a four-month-old baby to have a bowel movement only three times a day?Doctor's answer:
As long as your baby's stool is not dry, everything is fine. If the stool becomes dry, pay attention to taking a few more bowel movements. It's important to give your baby more water to prevent them from having another stomach upset. It's recommended to give your baby more water and fruit or vegetable purees. Keep the abdomen warm and gently massage the stomach. Use warm water to clean the buttocks to stimulate intestinal movement and enhance metabolism. Additionally, you can use probiotics, lactase, and other live bacterial preparations to treat and care for your baby.