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Guardian of a 9 m old boy3 months ago

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My baby is 5 months old. Earlier, he used to pass stool once every 2 to 3 days, but now he is pooping around six times a day. What should I do?

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Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 6 m old boy3 months ago

A. Hello my dear parent! Both situations are absolutely fine as long as there is no visible discomfort in your child. Continue to exclusively breastfeed baby on demand. Try checking if your child is teething. Use Babyhug teethers. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.

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