Is passing stool 6 to 7 times normal for a 5-month-old baby?

Question

Hi,

My baby is five months old. In the past 24 hours, when she passes stools, it is semi-thin and of very little quantity. She passes stools around six to seven times a day instead of once or twice.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

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Kindly tell me, is your kid on exclusive breastfeeding?

If she takes exclusive breast feeds, there is nothing to worry about, and you can continue to give breast feeds frequently. If the stool frequency continues or is loose, you can give an oral probiotic after mixing in expressed milk for three to five days as prescribed by your paediatrician. If you are giving artificial feeds, be careful with sterilization, handling, and preparation of formula.

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