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Baby not passing stool

2022-09-18 15:09:25
My 8 weeks old baby has not passed stool for a day. Is it normal or a concern? Usually she used to pass stool 4-5 times a day.
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No need to worry Just continue giving him proper feeds

Answered2022-09-19 03:45:16

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For newborn it's normal to pass 6-7 stools in a day to once in 7 days. No need to worry if ur child is taking proper feeds, no vomitting & no increase in size of abdomen

Answered2022-09-18 17:05:33

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No need to worry Its okay

Answered2022-09-18 15:53:00

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Child of this age till 6 months can pass motion once in 7 days or 10-12 times in one day. Both is normal. Only need to worry when -child is vomiting, -stomach fullness is there, -not taking feeds, -irritable or lethargic

Answered2022-09-18 17:18:30

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