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What Causes Green Stool In A Child?

Hi, Doctor, My Son is 5.5 months. he often have green poop from last month. Up to 3 months I have given only breast milk and after that breast milk and formula as i am working mom. I have change the formula from nan to similac but still same colour. Last week on words i started to give banana cerial small amount twice a day. other than that no food gave. but still most of the time have green poop.( once a day) .Is this a normal?he normally spit milk some times after feeding. is their any problem ?
Mon, 24 Jun 2019
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Hi,

The green poop in your baby started only after starting formula feeds. Occasional green colored stool in babies on formula feeds is quite normal and a common complaint in my clinical practice. This may be due to the high iron supplement in the formula. Such babies do pretty well and continue to gain adequate weight.

However, the green color causes anxiety in the mother. Feeding with a proper size nipple and not very fast helps. In case the stools are persistently green and loose ,you need to consult your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anil Kumar Bhatnagar, Neonatologist

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What Causes Green Stool In A Child?

Hi, The green poop in your baby started only after starting formula feeds. Occasional green colored stool in babies on formula feeds is quite normal and a common complaint in my clinical practice. This may be due to the high iron supplement in the formula. Such babies do pretty well and continue to gain adequate weight. However, the green color causes anxiety in the mother. Feeding with a proper size nipple and not very fast helps. In case the stools are persistently green and loose ,you need to consult your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anil Kumar Bhatnagar, Neonatologist