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Question: My 4 months old baby passing stool in one or two drops and more frequently. what might be the problem and how do we make it better
on the continuation of my question, the stool she is passing in drops is of light-yellow colour and not watery and not solid. we cleaned it and now the area (baby's back) is looking very reddish and we applied pure coconut oil to heal it. apart from this,, baby looks active and taking mother's milk as usual. we didn't see any other changes in our baby. could you please suggest me the best solution for it as quick as possible ?
on the continuation of my question, the stool she is passing in drops is of light-yellow colour and not watery and not solid. we cleaned it and now the area (baby's back) is looking very reddish and we applied pure coconut oil to heal it. apart from this,, baby looks active and taking mother's milk as usual. we didn't see any other changes in our baby. could you please suggest me the best solution for it as quick as possible ?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I have gone through your question and understand you concerns. But don't worry. It happens when the peristalsis of baby's gut is affected by aerophagia. While breastfeeding, babies gulp air along with milk normally and this is called aerophagia.
The solution is simple. Just burp your baby properly for at least 3-4 minutes after feeds.
It's also advisable to breastfeed completely from 1 breast before changing the side. This will provide both thin milk ( fore milk) rich in lactose and water and thicker milk( hind milk) rich in proteins and fats. By doing this, your baby will be more satisfied with lesser colics and stools.
I would also recommend you to give probiotic such as enterogermina once daily for next 5 days to baby. This will help in replenishing the gut flora good for digestion.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care and enjoy parenthood
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I have gone through your question and understand you concerns. But don't worry. It happens when the peristalsis of baby's gut is affected by aerophagia. While breastfeeding, babies gulp air along with milk normally and this is called aerophagia.
The solution is simple. Just burp your baby properly for at least 3-4 minutes after feeds.
It's also advisable to breastfeed completely from 1 breast before changing the side. This will provide both thin milk ( fore milk) rich in lactose and water and thicker milk( hind milk) rich in proteins and fats. By doing this, your baby will be more satisfied with lesser colics and stools.
I would also recommend you to give probiotic such as enterogermina once daily for next 5 days to baby. This will help in replenishing the gut flora good for digestion.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care and enjoy parenthood
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
hello doctor. thanks for your ueseful reply. by the way could you please give me the suggestion for the following question
My daughter is 4 months old and we are planning to start "Enfamil" as a supplement with mother's feed. since my wife is planning to join office soon. Is enfomil is the suggested practise for the babies ? if not, could you please suggest the best/nutrient food for 4 months old baby ? thnaks
My daughter is 4 months old and we are planning to start "Enfamil" as a supplement with mother's feed. since my wife is planning to join office soon. Is enfomil is the suggested practise for the babies ? if not, could you please suggest the best/nutrient food for 4 months old baby ? thnaks
Brief Answer:
Exclusive breast feeding for first 6 months of life
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ideally you should continue exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months of age. You may continue it even after the mother joins her work by expressed breast milk which can be easily given during the time mother is not around.
In case, still you wish to continue with formula feeds, you may give Enfomil, lactogen, Nan pro or lactodex premium. All are good.Don't worry.
Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
Exclusive breast feeding for first 6 months of life
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ideally you should continue exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months of age. You may continue it even after the mother joins her work by expressed breast milk which can be easily given during the time mother is not around.
In case, still you wish to continue with formula feeds, you may give Enfomil, lactogen, Nan pro or lactodex premium. All are good.Don't worry.
Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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