8-10 times Stool

2026-05-03 05:21:34
Is it normal for a 5 days old baby to pass stool every time he drinks formula. Roughly 8-9 times. The stools is like mustard pasted
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yes this is absolutely normal for newborn baby it is due to gastrocolic reflux.. so if your baby is feeding well no issues

Answered2026-05-05 07:39:45

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Yes..it is absolutely normal if the child is active, passing urine more than 6-8 times a day and accepting feeds well..if you notice any dull activity and decreased milk intake consult Pediatrician!!

Answered2026-05-03 07:48:02

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Greetings It is generally considered normal for a 5-day-old newborn to pass stool after every feeding, sometimes 8–10 times daily. This occurs because of a strong "gastrocolic reflex," where eating triggers the digestive system to clear waste. While formula-fed infants often poop less frequently than breastfed ones, high frequency is common in the first two weeks. A mustard yellow color and pasty consistency are standard signs of healthy digestion at this stage. As long as the baby is active, gaining weight, and the stools aren't watery, it is likely not a concern.

Answered2026-05-03 07:47:25

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Answered2026-05-04 05:37:45

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In newborns if feeding adequately passing urine regular and weight gain is there frequent stool are of no concern. 7-8 stools per day to no stool in 7 days all okay. Bowel habbit will establish with growing age

Answered2026-05-04 04:56:30

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It's normal at this age.Immediately passing stools after feeding is Gastrocolic reflex cause it and it will be normalised after 1-2 weeks..but passing 8-10 motions by newborn is normal.Just keep watch on Hydration,Perianal Rash , irritability or feeding refusal

Answered2026-05-03 18:43:47

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Yes normal only Newborn babies will pass stools 8-10times in a day which is increased after giving formula milk It's normal only

Answered2026-05-03 09:01:34

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