Babies tend to defecate more frequently at birth, with some having 5 to 6 bowel movements per day and others having 7 to 8 bowel movements per day. However, some parents have found that the frequency of bowel movements in their baby after one month is less than before. So is it normal for a one month old baby to have less bowel movements?
As babies grow up, their bowel movements will also follow a certain pattern. Breastfeeded babies may have up to 12 bowel movements per day, or reduced to 3-4 times per day. As long as the baby's bowel movements are normal, parents don't have to worry. So it is normal for babies to have fewer bowel movements after one month, and parents should pay attention to observation work. As long as the color of newborn defecation is normal, yellow or golden, it doesn't matter if the baby's mental state is good.
When a baby is just born, if they are breastfed, they will have 6-8 bowel movements per day. As digestive function matures, bowel movements will gradually decrease by one month. At this time, bowel movements are normal every day or every other day. As long as the baby does not have bloating, vomiting, or other symptoms, it is normal. However, if it is found that the baby's bowel movements have significantly decreased and the abdomen is raised, and they do not want to breastfeed, timely treatment is needed.
This situation may be caused by the baby catching a cold, so parents should pay attention to keeping the baby warm. After the baby's body is well adjusted, the bowel movements will also return to normal.
