My 5 months baby earlier used to poo 2-3 times a day. Now he is pooping once in 5 days but he is active and playful. I am aware that breastfed babies not pooping for 7 days is normal but how this pooping pattern changed suddenly?

1 Answer

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children1 Year ago

A. okay no problem tygbabies less than 6 months of age may not be passing stools regularly and daily a constipation of 8 to 10 days is absolutely normal in them there is no need to use any medicines to relieve the constipa

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