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2018-08-17 13:56:30
My newborn baby is 24 days old. He pass motion only 3 days once. Is that normal?
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Normally, newborn babies pass stools almost 4-6 times a day. Passing stools once in 3 days for a newborn is not normal. It may be the symptom  of some underlying problem. Please get your baby examined by a paediatrician or a paediatric surgeon.

Answered2018-08-17 14:39:14

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If the child is only breastfeed, then this is likely to be completely normal
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share your concerns if any with your pediatrician

Answered2018-08-17 14:35:20

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