How often should a 5 year old child poop

You never could’ve imagined you’d develop a fixation with poop. Then you had a child and, well, you’re obsessing over everything from how often kids should bathe to how much independent play time babies really need.

In other words, it’s only natural that you’re pretty interested in what goes into and out of their little bodies. On top of all that, poop can be a serious source of worry for parents—namely because there are so many unanswered questions when it comes to the bowels of babes.

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(And grownups! I’ve already done plenty of research on adult poop frequency!)

Meet the Expert

Dr. Jarret R. Patton is a pediatrician with over 21 years of experience and the award-winning author of the Whose Bad @$$ Kids Are Those? book series.

Dr. Patton is also an educator, advocate and sought-after speaker who’s committed to transforming healthcare and empowering communities.

So How Often Should Kids Poop, Exactly?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, since bowel habits change based on age.

In general, frequency slows as more solids are introduced into the diet and then

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