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Is it normal for a 3 mth old infant to hold his stools inside while he sleeps and only pass motion when he wakes up after 8-10 hrs?

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Dr. Andrew Ho answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: This is fine and totally harmless.

Dr Huffman agreed

Answered 4/25/2014

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