A Pooy Question

**francemumma** · 06-02-2009 15:40

is it true breastfed babies eventually do less poos??? DS is now 4 months, and poos maybe once twice a week??? Is it okay??

**NibbleCurlynBub** · 06-02-2009 15:42

Not necessarily.

It IS true though that some BF babies poop once a week, some 3 times a day.

So your little one is still in the normal range, because the normal range is so big.

**francemumma** · 06-02-2009 15:55

thanks NibbleCurlynbun! He seems happy still so Im guessing the not pooing isnt bothering him!

**hjsmum** · 15-02-2009 21:03

Enjoy it while it lasts, I reckon! My DS only pooed once or twice a week when he was only breastfeeding, unfortunatley now he is 11 months and eating very well and on 2 bf a day, he can poo anywhere between 1 and 4 times a day!
as you say as long as they are happy nothing to worry about!

**bada** · 15-02-2009 23:18

It's perfectly normal and quite common.
As long as bubs is not bothered, still having wet nappies, then it's completely normal.
My DD stopped her daily habit at 3 months taking up to 3 weeks once, But generally only went once every fortnight.
I took her to the doctor to be sure, she said BF babies take as long as it takes and not to worry unless she seemed to be in pain.
Things returned to normal when we introduced solids around 6 months, so enjoy it while you can