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Newborn is passing motion nine to 12 times a day. Is it a worrisome condition?

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Hello doctor,

My son is 25 days old and passing motion nearly nine to 12 times a day. What should I do? Should I go for any drops? Is it a worrisome condition?
Answered by Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your son is absolutely alright. No worries.

Following things are to be taken care.

  1. Baby should be exclusively breastfed.
  2. Ensure baby is passing urine adequately (five to eight times a day).
  3. Loose motions are normal in early days of life as it is a normal physiological adaptation process of the gut (gastro-colic reflex).
  4. If the baby is passing motion after every breastfeed and urine output is less than three times a day, then there is a concern. Get back to me if this is the case.

For more information consult a pediatrician online

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 1, 2018
Reviewed At April 24, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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