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Infant has frequent stool

2015-11-16 13:51:06
My baby 4 days is passing stool upto 10 times a day. Is it normal? He is breastfeeding normally and sleeps well.
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1 year child can pass stool for 6-8 times a day ,but if stool is watery ,running ,altered color ,smell ,and if child is complaining then you have to take him to hospital

Answered2015-11-17 10:53:20

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