Q: Are his bowel movements normal?
I'm breastfeeding my 7-week-old son.He dirties his nappies about four times a day and has constant wind and nappy rash.Is he pooing too much?He is fed every three to four hours and feeds well.

A: Many parents wonder if their baby has diarrhoea because bowel movements in a newborn occur frequently.A baby's bowel movements will depend on whether he is being breast - or formulafed. The bowel movements of breastfed newborns are usually yellowish,on the soft side and may occur up to five times a daily.Within a month,most babies are down to one or two movements a day.
 If your baby is frequently passing smelly,watery,mucusstreaked stools (looking like you blew your nose in your child's nappy) or if he has a fever or is losing weight,it may be diarrhoea,so consult your doctor.