Patient's question:
My baby is just two months old, and I'm taking care of him myself. I don't have much experience. Could you please ask: How often is it considered a normal interval for a baby's bowel movements?Doctor's answer:
Whether a baby's bowel movements are normal cannot be determined solely by the frequency of defecation. The key is to carefully observe the consistency of the stool. If it is creamy or pasty, with a color of yellow, yellow-green, or green, and is not hard or dry, without any pain during defecation, and the weight gain and growth curve match appropriately, then it is normal. As long as the defecation is normal, growth is normal, and the rhythm is regular, it can be easily ensured. If the defecation process is effortless, there is no need to pay too much attention to the interval between bowel movements.