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, they defecated every 3 days, but now it's 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 only once every six days. First, start with your diet. You should eat more vegetables and fruits and reduce meat consumption. If that doesn't work, you can give the 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 is not hard or dry, and there is no major issue. You can simply enhance feeding. If you're still not sure, you can take probiotics orally or visit a hospital for a check-up.