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Constipation
My 3 month old baby is doing loose motion more than 5-6 times. Kindly advise
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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao
Pediatrician
32 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
The number of motions is not important at this age,the consistency is,which should be soft and formed.
It may vary from 10-12 per day to one motion after 3-4 days,BITH are normal.
Maintain hygiene and regularity in breastfeeds.
If watery add Enterogermina vial half vial twice a day for 5 days.
If not improving in 3 days OR accompanied by other symptoms like vomiting or abdominal distension or dullness and refusal to feed,consult your paediatrician.
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