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The fact that a 7-month-old child eats, sleeps, and plays is always a matter of concern to parents. At 7 months, the main source of nutrition for babies is breast milk. However, there are children who have bowel movements many times a day, some children are constipated and it is difficult to have a bowel movement, which makes you extremely worried. So how many times is it normal for a 7-month-old baby to have a bowel movement?
1. How many times a day is it normal for a 7 month old baby to have a bowel movement?
At the age of 7 months, babies are mainly breastfed or formula milk, in addition, mothers are also gradually learning to eat solid foods. The process of you training your baby to eat solids also causes the baby's stool to begin to change. So how many times is normal for a 7-month-old baby to have a bowel movement?
Normally, babies who are exclusively breastfed will have a bowel movement about 5 times a day, the stools are bright yellow and soft. For formula-fed babies, they have fewer bowel movements than breastfed babies, and the stools are dark yellow and have an unpleasant odor. Because the nutritional content of formula milk is much higher than that of breast milk, the baby's digestive system will be more active, causing the baby's stools to have a stronger smell than usual.
When you give your baby solid foods at 7 months, the baby's bowel movements also change. Often children will have fewer bowel movements, with a strong smell and a solid form. Some children only go outside 1-2 times a day. But there are children who only go once a day or every few days. However, if your child goes to the toilet less but he still eats and plays normally, doesn't feel tired and has difficulty going to the toilet, you don't need to worry too much.
2. How many bowel movements a day is abnormal for 7 months old baby?
How abnormal is a 7-month-old baby's bowel movements? How many times a baby has a bowel movement and how often does a child with less bowel movements have any abnormal conditions are the questions of parents when their children are at this stage.
2.1. 7 month old baby has few bowel movements a day
If the child has a bowel movement with too little frequency and has the following abnormal symptoms, the child may be constipated:
The child has a bowel movement less than 2 times a week; The child's stool is dry and hard, the stool mold is a bit big; Children sit for a long time but cannot go outside. Each trip can be up to 25 - 30 minutes; Children often cry when they go outside; The child refuses to breastfeed, is lazy to eat or is tired.
2.2. 7 month old baby pooping many times a day
The condition of a 7-month-old baby having more than 5 bowel movements a day than usual. Children with loose stools with water, slightly mucus with foam, pale lips and skin, ... the child may have diarrhea. When the baby has signs such as dry lips and skin, lethargy, it shows that the child is dehydrated, you need to rehydrate the baby by increasing the feeding time and can use electrolyte rehydration with oresol solution for the baby. .
3. Notes when children are constipated Here are some notes when children experience constipation:
Enhance breastfeeding and add more water: 7 months old baby needs 100ml of water per day. per kg for 1 day (including milk). If your child is not yet eating solids well, you can squeeze the fruit out to get water for the child to drink. In addition, 7-month-old children should only be given 1-2 solid meals a day to help them digest, soft stools and easier defecation. Choosing the right formula: In the process of using formula, if your baby has symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, etc., you should change to another type of milk. You can consult your doctor to find the best milk product for your baby. Along with the correct mixing of milk, the correct ratio of water is instructed on the box. Encourage children to move gently, help increase circulation for easier digestion. Give your child a reasonable diet: You should provide adequate fiber-rich foods, balance your diet, and alternate green vegetables with meat and seafood. Avoid lack of fiber or excess of protein, protein.
4. When a 7-month-old child is constipated, when should he or she go to the doctor?
You need to pay attention to the unusual manifestations of children when constipated. If the constipation process takes place for a long time, take the child to the medical facility, the hospital to be examined and treated by the doctor as soon as possible:
The child has abdominal distension, nausea, abdominal pain and disturbance. constant crying; Children are slow to gain weight for several months in a row; Difficulty going to the toilet and blood in the stool; The child's anus is torn, red, swollen, hemorrhoids, .. In addition, if the baby's condition is 7 months old many times a day, it has been intervened but still does not see improvement. Children show symptoms of pale skin, fatigue, lethargy, not playing, .. you should also take your child to see a doctor for timely examination and treatment.
Through the above article, you have the answer to the question: "How many times is it normal for a 7-month-old baby to have a bowel movement?". For the best improvement of the child's toilet condition. You should practice good habits for your children such as going to the toilet at a fixed time of the day (morning after waking up is best), eating lots of vegetables and fruits to increase fiber, gentle physical activity, .... If constipation or prolonged defecation, you should take the child to medical facilities for timely examination and treatment.
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