Newborn bowel movements treatment

Newborn until the early months of his birth, had a bowel movements patterns that are different from children or adults. If the baby's bowel movements more than once per day or no bowel movement all day long, do not directly concerned. The pattern of bowel movements in infants is still changing. Then how to determine the pattern of bowel movements in infants is still quite normal?

General pattern of bowel movements in newborn depending on their age. For newborns, it will normally defecate up to 4 times per day. It will last until he was 7 days. If the baby is still in a period of exclusive breastfeeding, which means that in addition to breast milk intake has not been obtained, it is still considered normal if he did not defecation up to 1 week. Sometimes even after 1 week was not at all hard stools.

This is caused by breast milk is still very easily digested by the body, which means most of the milk is absorbed well by the body.

Even for children aged 2 years was included if it can be normal bowel movements 1-2 times per day. Moreover, if the intake of large amounts of food. Remember, the small size of the stomach is also still growing.

While children aged 4 years had the same pattern of bowel movements with adults - 1 time every day.

Do not be too concerned if you see a baby who seems to struggle hard, and sometimes to blush while defecating, but sometimes watery stools and is not hard. Your child is still learning, even a bowel movement is a thing that was new to him. Thus, such reactions are still relatively normal.

It should be noted that not every child has exactly the same pattern. But be aware if the infant or child does not defecate up to 2 weeks or more, as they may have constipation.

When to call the doctor? If the baby has a condition like this, then consult a doctor immediately:

1. Feces are hard
2. Fever
3. There is blood in the stools
4. Weight is difficult to ride
5. Failed to bowel movements for the first time in 24 hours after birth

Nevertheless, it is worth noting the custom baby every day, and if still not convinced it could not hurt to consult with your pediatrician.