Newborns may poop from 0–3+ times daily; breastfed babies often go after feeds, and patterns can slow by 4–6 weeks if stools stay soft.

Most newborns pass 1–3 wet diapers in days 1–2, then at least 5–6 per 24 hours from day 4–5 onward, with many reaching 6–8.

In the first weeks, breastfed newborns often poop 3–6+ times daily; formula-fed babies usually pass stool 1–4 times a day, with a wide normal range.

Featured answer: Newborn poop frequency ranges widely: several times daily early on, then in some breastfed babies as little as once a week if stools stay soft.

Newborns eat 8–12 times in 24 hours, with 2–4-hour gaps; clusters are common early as milk arrives and tiny tummies adjust.

Most newborns eat 8–12 times in 24 hours—feed on cues every 2–3 hours; some stretch 4–5 hours once weight gain is steady.

Newborn poop frequency varies widely—anything from several times daily to once every few days can be normal, depending on age and feeding.

Most newborns need 8–12 diaper changes each day in the early weeks, and you should change a newborn’s diaper whenever it’s wet or soiled.

Breastfed newborns often stool 3–5+ times in 24 hours; formula-fed typically 1–3; soft stool and good feeding matter more than the count.

Most newborns stool 1–8 times a day; breastfed babies often go after each feed, then by 3–6 weeks may go less often if stools stay soft.