Patient's question:
My baby is almost three months old, and recently I feel that the frequency of his bowel movements is different from before. Please ask: How many times should a 81-day-old baby have a bowel movement in a day?Doctor's answer:
Usually, newborns have frequent bowel movements, typically 2-5 times a day, but some infants may have 7-8 bowel movements per day. As the child grows older, the frequency of bowel movements gradually increases. After 2-3 months, the number of bowel movements may increase to 1-2 times a day. Every baby is different; some with constipation may only have bowel movements every few days after the full moon, which is normal. Don’t worry, just pay close attention to the shape of the stool.