How often does your 6/7 mth old poo?

[Jbck]

Since starting weaning 3 weeks ago DD2 has started pooing at least 3 times a day, not runny as if her tummy is upset but 3 definite poos each day, some days more.

I can't remember DD1 doing this as it's a few years ago. She's not distressed when she goes but I just feel it's an awful lot. Maybe not, I did a search but couldn't come up with anything. She's been formula fed since 5 weeks and on aptimil which tends to make poo a bit like bf babies but she still only went once a day on milk alone, now we have 3 little solid numbers every day, apologies if you're at your lunch

Any thoughts appreciated. TIA

[Jbck]

Anyone I'm drowning in poo here!

Will also post in weaning, thanks for looking.

[Meandmyjoe]

My ds is 9 months and has always pooed once a day. Don't think there is a 'normal' though. Sometimes he does two or three a day but then won't poo the next day. Sounds normal to me if they are not runny. All my friends babies have pooed a lot more than my ds and I was worried but I think it's fine as long as she is drinking lots and seems happy.

[FeelingEvil]

I don't think there is a normal either.
FWIW - my DD developed a three poos a day pattern when I weaned her at 6 months (she would poo after every meal).

[Wade]

We peaked at 5 a day (about 7 months) but are now back down to 2-3 a day (9 months). Felt like it was a constant nappy change. Remember my friend saying hers had done 7 one day!!

[Jbck]

They're worse than DHs, at least I don't have to change his nappy!

Thanks all.

[alice123]

My son used to do one after each feed. So if I breastfed 5 times a day (can't remember how may - he's five now!) and gave him three meals he'd do 8 poos in a day!

When he was about a year and stopped breastfeeding it was 3 times a day until he was about 3. On holiday last year it was about 7 though - he wasn't ill!

Now he's five, he does 2!

[hillbilly]

Probably about twice a day - ds is 7.5 months.

[Jbck]

alice that's even more than DH at his best.

[Eaglebird]

DS is nearly 7 months. He has 3 meals a day, plus milk, and does a poo during each meal without fail.
He has a good apetite, and I joke that he's pooing to make room for more food

[josiemacy]

DD is just 7mo, & started solids about 4wks ago, & is now on 3meals a day - also poos during each meal most of the time (occasionally 1 big poo a day, but mostly 3 smaller ones whilst eating!). However, she hasnt quite got the knack of pushing the poo out by squeezing into her bum, & so the straining often results in food/milk coming out of her nose & mouth, which panics her hugely! Poor thing. Anyone else have this?

[henrys7thwife]

23-month-old does a poo every morning, usually another small one in the PM, but can be up to 3-4 per day and sometimes just 1. Think it varies quite a lot and has lots to do with how much/quality of what they eat.

Josie, I would suggest stopping the feed while she's pooing, give her a good 10-15 minutes, change on the mat next to high chair then continue on. Don't want to scare her or put her off food!

[claraquitetirednow]

I'm glad to see this thread as was wondering the same thing. Dd2 on 3 x meals and 4 x bottles a day and seems to poo about 7,000 times a day (at least). I am sick of changing nappies! At least it sounds normal, can't remember this stage with dd1.