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Not passing stool daily

2020-10-23 14:00:33
I have a 2 months old baby. She doesn't pass stool daily. It takes 3 to 4 days to her to pass the stool. Is it normal??
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Hi! If the baby is exclusively breast fed NO NEED TO WORRY . it’s normal for a few babies not to pass stool for for up to a week and it’s also normal if baby passes stool after every feed . Don’t worry

Answered2020-10-24 12:33:15

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Has this been the pattern since birth . Is she breast fed excessively. Formula fed babies may have this issues . Also  chk her thyroid test ( from cord blood),done at birth .

Answered2020-10-23 18:10:30

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Its absolutely normal...baby can not pass stool even after 7 to 8 days while on BF...
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dont worry...

Answered2020-10-23 16:04:45

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Hi! It is normal. Exclusively breast fed infants can pass once in 7 days is considered normal
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Do not worry

Answered2020-10-23 14:11:47

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