How many days can a baby go without pooping?

Several parents can be scared during a certain period of caring for their child if there is not even a trace of stool in his diaper. A frequently discussed topic is the child's stool in infancy and possible constipation, which parents are afraid of. However, know that how often a breastfed baby should poop is very individual.

If the child does not poop for 7 days, it does not automatically mean no problem. How often a baby poops, if it is breastfed regularly, also depends on how much food it takes in and how much its body uses . It can be okay if the stool appears after each feeding, but it can also be normal if the baby does not poop for 4 days or poops once a week. It is true that every child, especially in infancy, has a specific experience , and this is also reflected in the excretion of food. A child at the age of 12 months should already have a more regular stool frequency, roughly twice a day or once every two days.

In a breastfed newborn , the stool frequency may be different . How often a newborn poops depends again on how abundant the mother's milk intake is. It is usually true that a few days after the start of breastfeeding, the baby may have a stool after each feeding . It is normal for a newborn to poop 7 to 10 times a day. Alternatively, he has 2 or 3 larger stools per day and a few smaller ones. Although frequent stools indicate that the child is not consuming all the nutrients it receives , it does not indicate a problem. As for how many days the baby doesn't have to poop, it's okay if after 3 or 6 weeks from the start of breastfeeding there are several-day breaks , which do not necessarily indicate any health problems.

Also, if a two-year-old child does not poop every day and there are no symptoms such as discomfort or abdominal pain, there is no need to worry too much. A symptom of complications can be if the child had a stable stool for a long time and it stopped. Alternatively, you may discover solid components in the child's stool, which are a sign that the child cannot eliminate the stool. It could be constipation and it is best to consult a pediatrician about the procedure. We should also not forget the fact that how often a child poops can also affect morbidity and various infections . The cut-off period is usually two weeks.

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