Can anyone confirm how many bowel movements a baby should have right after birth? I am looking at a (Health Dept) crib card for new moms that lists something different from what our hospital expects. Two nurses saw this and had a fit, saying that "we" tell moms that baby needs to have a whole lot more bowel movements on day two. One nurse said six bowel movements on day two, but I think she misspoke!! 

Day 1 -- 1-2 wet diapers, 1  dirty diaper
Day 2 --  2-3 wet, 3  dirty
Day 3 --  3-4  wet, 3 dirty
Day 4 --  4-5 wet, at least 3 dirty
Day 5 -- 4-5 wet, at least 3 dirty
By the time baby is 6 days old, he should have at least 6-8 wet  diapers and at least  3 dirty diapers  every  24 hours,  maybe even a dirty diaper every diaper for a few weeks.

Are these guidelines pretty accurate?? Thanks a lot.I am trying to introduce new written materials to our unit (read more accurate). 
Kathy Eng, in  far southeastern Houston, TX, USA

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