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She might be constipated, give her lots of fruits and vegetables. If no improvement, please see a doctor
It could be also from the formula especially if rich in iron or if you are on any food supplements drugs or food flavors that can color the stools. Kindly see a Paediatrician for further evaluation
Blood tonic, iron supplements and some iron rich foods causes black stool, but there is a need to see a doctor to rule out upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
There are many possibilities.. It could be lot of inhaled gases being passed on into the stools... Can also be sign of infection if there is mucus or blood in the stools as well
Is your baby on exclusive breastfeeding?
As long as the poo is normal its nothing to worry about. EBF babies can poo everyday.
Whitish or chalky stool could be a sign of obstruction to bile flow which will be persistent in
all stools not just an occasional episode. Kindly tell your friend to visit a paediatrician with her baby as soon as possible if your child's stool is always chalky or white. Do treat as an emergency!
all stools not just an occasional episode. Kindly tell your friend to visit a paediatrician with her baby as soon as possible if your child's stool is always chalky or white. Do treat as an emergency!
How was the baby poo when he eventually did? Was it hard or normal?
Is your baby exclusively breastfeeding?
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Greenish stool suggest inadequate feeding. Please make ensure that baby is getting enough breastmilk. Continue to breastfeed baby on demand.
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Greenish stools suggest inadequate feeding, starvation stools or may also be a reflection of some pigments in your own food or drug intake. Kindly breastfeed exclusively on-demand at least every 3 hours and empty one breast thoroughly before switching to the next during feeding...Also, check your food and all intakes generally
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You have to note that Baby on formula feeding should be given enough water... You may want to check if the baby is taking enough water.
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Greenish stools suggest inadequate feeding, starvation stools or may also be a reflection of some pigments in your own food or drug intake. Kindly breast feed exclusively on demand at least every 3 hours and empty one breast thoroughly before switching to the next during feeding...Also check your food and all intakes generally
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Good day ma,please be calm,Babies on exclusive breastfeeding may not pass stools every day even up to two weeks and there is no need to worry as long as the baby is otherwise fine if Eating well, No vomiting and no swollen tummy
Good day ma'am, please let the child be seen by a ENT doctor. The pus will be examined and the appropriate treatment can be given.
It is normal for the poo to occur up to 12 times a day as long as they are normal stools which in exclusively breastfed babies are semi-formed like melon soup. There should be no mucus or catarrh in the stools.
Two main factors can lead to constipation in children. These are early toilet training and changes in diet. Fortunately, most constipation in children is temporary. It can be resolved by plenty of intake of fluid, Diet and behavioural modification.
Kindly note that EBF baby can stay for 2 weeks without pooing because breast milk is easily absorbed in the body and they need to accumulate the waste before passing it out.
Yes it is as long as your baby is on EBF. Please continue exclusively breastfeeding your baby.