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Is Bowel Movement Of 15 Times Normal For A 6 Week Baby?
Hi, My 6 weeks old baby passes stools almost 15 times a day since last 3 weeks. He is totally breast-fed and is gaining optimum weight. He has lots of gas also for which I am giving him Colic aid. Do let me know if 15 stools are normal if the baby is gaining proper weight,
Tue, 13 May 2014
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Sometimes it is common in babies to pass several motions per day due to increase gastrocolic reflex.and it settlea of its own.
If he is active and is accepting feeds normally nothing to worry.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Thanks for your query.
Sometimes it is common in babies to pass several motions per day due to increase gastrocolic reflex.and it settlea of its own.
If he is active and is accepting feeds normally nothing to worry.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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