After more than a year of day and night training, the wet nurses and dads have gone from being inexperienced in formal practice to being experienced in various battles. They are very familiar with their babies' situations, such as how many meals they eat a day and how many times they pull their babies a day. Such questions are definitely easy to come up with. So, how many times should one to many babies be pulled in a day?
How many times a day does a one year old baby pull
Babies defecate two to three times a day, and some may experience a frequency of once every few days. The frequency of bowel movements is not an indicator, it is mainly judged based on the condition, color, and odor of the stool. If the baby's bowel movements are normal, it means that the baby is eating well and their digestive system is also good. If the baby eats too much, it may also be due to incomplete bowel movements. However, if the baby has loose stools, it means it is diarrhea and mothers need to pay attention.
What are the characteristics of healthy baby stool
1. Exclusive breastfeeding: The stool is yellow/golden in color, mostly in the form of a uniform paste or with a small amount of yellow fecal particles, or slightly thin, green, odorless, and acidic (pH 4.7-5.1). On average, there are 2-4 bowel movements per day, with some cases reaching 8 to 10 times. Generally, the frequency of bowel movements decreases after adding complementary foods. If a baby who is exclusively breastfed has constipation, they should be alert to diseases such as hypothyroidism and congenital megacolon, and seek further diagnosis and treatment from a doctor.
2. Formula milk feeding: The stool is light yellow/grayish yellow, relatively dry, and has a neutral or alkaline reaction (pH 6-8). Due to the fact that casein is the main protein in formula milk, feces may emit a foul odor from protein breakdown products and may contain partially digested white casein clots (commonly known as milk flaps). Due to the inhibitory effect of casein in formula milk on colonic peristalsis, babies fed formula milk have fewer bowel movements, approximately 1-2 times per day, and are relatively prone to constipation.
3. Mixed feeding: The stool condition is similar to that of formula feeding, with pale yellow/grayish yellow stool that is softer. After adding Rice noodles, the consistency is slightly reduced, the color is slightly dark brown, and the odor is increased. When adding various vegetables and fruits, the appearance of feces is similar to that of adults. When adding vegetable puree, green feces can often be seen in the feces. On average, about once a day.
Most people may find observing bowel movements disgusting, but as parents, the health of your baby is definitely of utmost importance. By observing bowel movements, you can understand your baby's daily physical condition. Therefore, understanding how many times your baby defecates a day is one of the most basic tasks for a wet nurse.
