<unk>  in childhood is the delay or difficulty in passing stool for more than two weeks. It is one of the most common pathologies that presents to a pediatrician. The diagnosis is based on history, physical exam, and a<unk>  log. As a comparison, normal average stooling patterns are detailed below:
Newborns pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life.
First week of life:
Infants pass up to four stools per day with breastfed babies developing bowel movements more slowly as the mother's milk is produced.
First 3 months of life:
Formula-fed infants passing two stools per day.
Breastfed infants passing three stools per day.
Toddlers at age two with under two stools per day.
Children under age four with 1-2 stools per day.
Infants pass up to four stools per day with breastfed babies developing bowel movements more slowly as the mother's milk is produced.
Formula-fed infants passing two stools per day.
Breastfed infants passing three stools per day.
Constipation in children
Diarrhea in children
Constipation  in kids
Abdominal pain in children
Vomiting in children
Sore throat in children
Fever and rash in children
Jaundice in children