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17 month old pooping frequently
My 17 month old baby poops 4 to 5 times daily. The consistency of the poop is normal. She is active and playful, but often points at her stomach and lifts her clothes to reveal tummy. Is it normal? Should we be concerned?
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No need to be concerned since it's normal consistency and she's active
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If watery stools or bloody stools are passed, they need to be looked into
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
It's normal..
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal
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Dr. Priya Daswani
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7 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello ,if consistency is normal ,then no need to worry.some babies can pass stool 4-5 times in a day ..
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
It is normal as such
Avoid bottle feeding
Encourage more liquids
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