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My baby is 8 mos old and she poops every feeding. 5-6 feedings a day, 6oz. very soft. is it normal?
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Bowel movements : Babies have a strong gastrocolic reflex that makes have a bowel movement with each feeding , as long as it is not watery & the baby is growing normal & playful, that is perfectly normal. Enjoy your baby.
Answered 9/16/2016
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