Question 1

how often do 5 month old baby poop?

Accepted Answer

Infant stool: If the stool is soft then even once a week is fine, especially breast fed babies as breast milk is easily digested with little left for stool.

Question 2

is it normal for my 8.5 month old baby to poop 7 times or several times a day?.. poop is not much. she is formula fed. she is lively and do not look and does not act sick?

Accepted Answer

Completely normal: Infants can produce stool few or many times per day. Each child has their own normal. At 8.5 months, your baby should be receiving not just breastmilk, but should have already started on soft, pureed vegetables, fruits and cereals. As more solid food is introduced, you may see a firming up of the stool and therefore fewer stools per day.

Question 3

my 5 months baby still not pooping for 2 days now  she's a breast feeding baby.

Accepted Answer

Very likely normal: Variation.  Not to worry unless she develops vomiting or abdominal distention.

Question 4

my 5 month old baby has been pooping 7 to 10 times a day, very small amounts at a time.  she seems herself, eats well and doesn't have any sign of fev?

Accepted Answer

Stools: how does it look 
is it lose or dark coloured 
is the baby having a diaper rash and what is the baby fed?

Question 5

why does my 5 month old baby have purple poop. the only thing she ate differently was bananas?

Accepted Answer

What She Ate: If there she ate jarred bananas, one of the ingredients caused the color. Check the label.In any case, this should be harmless.

Question 6

2.5 month old baby used to poop 3/4 time per day, hasn't pooped in 2 days, bottle fed breast milk only and is extremely fussy, gassy, and pulling legs?

Accepted Answer

Colic: baby is breast fed but he is exposed to the foods you eat
many foods like nuts chocolate or sometimes even milk that you ingests exposes him to it
and it is absorbed in a complete molecule.and cause changes in the bowel pattern and gas and discomfort
try eliminating these products and reintroduce them one at a time 
and keep a diary to see what is causing it

Question 7

3 months old infant.. recently changed formula from 'novalac' to 'nan' pooping continuously after every fed. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: In infants it is common for them to have a bowel movement after each feed. Most important is to see if the child is behaving and responding well. If baby is sucking well, feeding well, has no vomiting, smiles and is active, there is no cause for concern. But if you remain worried take the baby to a pediatrician to have the baby checked.

Question 8

which infant formula is best for a 3 month old boy with terrible colic\wind, and is greenish poop normal? currently using similac total comfort 1.

Accepted Answer

Green poo: The poo is colored by bile added during digestion.It starts out dark green and transitions through yellows to brown over time.Green poo just means the material  is moving through faster. If the kid seems to be better on the comfort, stay with it. The feed seldom has anything to do with or help in treating colic. It normally fades at 4 mo when they start to control their movement more.

Question 9

1 month old, formula feed infant has dark green poop that smells like skunk (sometimes stringy looking)...baby is gassy as well. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be: The first thing I would want to make sure is that your child is gaining weight appropriately and thriving.  If that is the case, there are numerous things that could be of help, such as different formulas.  That decision can be best made with your child's doctor who will know what formula your child is and/or has been on.  Good luck.

Question 10

my breastfeeding infant has blue green poop, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Poop Colors: The color of stool is not usually concerning, as it reflects a lot of things we eat. Dark black, red or white stools are the only colors that are worrisome.

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How often do 5 month old baby poop?

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Is it normal for my 8.5 month old baby to poop 7 times or several times a day?.. poop is not much. she is formula fed. she is lively and do not look and does not act sick?

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My 5 months baby still not pooping for 2 days now she's a breast feeding baby.

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My 5 month old baby has been pooping 7 to 10 times a day, very small amounts at a time. she seems herself, eats well and doesn't have any sign of fev?

A member asked:

Why does my 5 month old baby have purple poop. the only thing she ate differently was bananas?

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2.5 month old baby used to poop 3/4 time per day, hasn't pooped in 2 days, bottle fed breast milk only and is extremely fussy, gassy, and pulling legs?

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3 months old infant.. recently changed formula from 'novalac' to 'nan' pooping continuously after every fed. is it normal?

A member asked:

Which infant formula is best for a 3 month old boy with terrible colic\wind, and is greenish poop normal? currently using similac total comfort 1.

A member asked:

1 month old, formula feed infant has dark green poop that smells like skunk (sometimes stringy looking)...baby is gassy as well. is this normal?

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My breastfeeding infant has blue green poop, is this normal?

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