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How often should a 6 month old baby poop per day?

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Dr. Kelly Kane answered

Depends on intake: If your baby is exclusively breast fed, one stool weekly may be normal. If you baby eats solids 1-4 small soft stools daily would be normal.

Dr Adler agreed

Answered 9/20/2018

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