I've heard it is normal for babies to go for days without a bowel movement?
A bowel movement with every feeding is common in the early weeks. However around 6 weeks of age some babies change their stooling pattern from very frequently to once a day, or once every few days, to even once every week or so. Your exclusively breastfed baby is not constipated as long as the stool is still loose (pudding like) and a mustardy yellow colour when he does have a bowel movement. The stools should also be substantial. (Remember: the longer it has been between stools, the bigger it will be.)
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