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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements In An Infant?

Hi, My 8 week old baby boy use to poop 15-20 times upto 6 weeks n den he started pooping once every alternate day. However after travelling to my parents he has started pooping again 15-20 times a day frm last 5 days. He is only on breast feeding is it normal or shall I contact my ped
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concern.

Pooping for 15-20 times for a 8 week old baby is not normal.

This could be due to:
- change in feeding milk you might have started recently
- if you are breastfeeding, it could be due to changes in the food/drinks you consume
- lactose intolerance

I highly recommend to contact your pediatrician in order to determine the right cause to his frequent poops.

Please take note that a baby should not have such frequent poops as he needs to gain weight. If he passes the stool frequently, the milk is not well digested and nutrient not properly digested.

Again, this not normal, contact further with his pediatrician.
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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements In An Infant?

Hi, I understand your concern. Pooping for 15-20 times for a 8 week old baby is not normal. This could be due to: - change in feeding milk you might have started recently - if you are breastfeeding, it could be due to changes in the food/drinks you consume - lactose intolerance I highly recommend to contact your pediatrician in order to determine the right cause to his frequent poops. Please take note that a baby should not have such frequent poops as he needs to gain weight. If he passes the stool frequently, the milk is not well digested and nutrient not properly digested. Again, this not normal, contact further with his pediatrician.