Many mothers, while taking care of their babies, pay attention to various details and behaviors in their babies' lives to determine if there are any signs of illness. But there are also many mothers who overlook an important aspect, which is the baby's stool. Is it normal for a baby to have three bowel movements?
It is normal for a baby to defecate three times a day, but if the frequency of bowel movements increases and there are changes in shape, then targeted treatment is needed. So, mothers need to pay attention to the following types of feces when babies defecate.
1. Newborns who have not been born for long usually have black or pitch blue stool. However, after one week of birth, the baby's stool changes from dark green to golden yellow, which is a form of excessive defecation. After a week, if the baby's stool still appears black or dark green, it may be due to insufficient milk intake.
2. Some newborns may experience nipple or bar shaped structures during defecation, which is likely due to the immature digestive system of the baby. This also indicates that the breast milk consumed by the baby is not absorbed by the body and is excreted through feces.
3. Foam stool is accompanied by a sour odor. The formation of this kind of stool is mainly due to the excessive intake of sugar by mothers who are still breastfeeding, resulting in high sugar content in breast fat. At this time, mothers must pay attention to their daily diet to avoid unnecessary burden on the baby's body.
