Is 6 wet diapers/day a hard and fast rule?

BabyGurlE1 · March 2010

Hi Ladies,

I posted last night about dirty diapers, so of course today I'm worrying about wet diapers. DS has eaten 5 times so far today, and has only had 1 wet diaper. He doesn't look dry, fontanelle isn't sunken, and he's perfectly content, but my little "breastfeeding book" from the hospital says after day 5 he should be having 6 wet diapers/day. Yesterday he only had 3. Should I be worried? Do your LOs of comparable age have 6 wet diapers every day? TIA!

diana.filipi · March 2010

Well, that does seem a little bit odd. I would expect more wets than that. BUT, I cloth diaper and so change a lot more frequently than those who use disposables. If he's eaten 5 times with only 1 wet diaper I would probably call the nurse line to see if they thought anything was amiss.

NeverKnew · March 2010

I'd call your pedi's office and ask them. Even since it's the weekend. Fluids in generally = fluids out, so I'd be somewhat concerned. I'd at least want to ask a health professional at the very least!