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How often does a 3 week old baby should be having a bowel movement? is one time a day okay, should i be worried?
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It's fine: One time a day is fine. If your baby goes only once every 3 days, talk to your doctor about what to do.
Answered 9/9/2014
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Depends: Breast fed kids may go a little every feed or one bulky stool every 7-10 days & if soft they are not constipated. Most formula babies go 1-2xd. Any stool that is dried out is constipation & a sign things are not moving along fast enough.
Answered 8/31/2016
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