8month old baby pooping 6-7 times a day

2019-02-06 18:26:01
Hello, My 8th month old twin baby is pooping a lot.. Hard stools.(normal) . 6 times a day.. I started with cerelac wheat orange 4 days back.. Other than that no changes in diet.. From yesterday he is passed 5 times hard stools (normal).. Pls help me with this.. Is it normal..
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Passing of stool after each feed till 3-5  yrs is due to strong gastrocolic reflex. If the quantity is more and if its watery and baby is sick then need to be examined and medically treated. 5 stools over a day in normal consistency and volume is normal for this age. If large or  greecy or with blood mucous stools  needed to evaluate.

Answered2019-02-08 11:28:03

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Change in bowel habits is common when you introduce a new food. Baby takes time to adjust to it. If baby is comfortable without any tummy issues then wait and watch. If uncomfortable, stop the new food for few days and watch.

Answered2019-02-07 03:06:48

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