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Watery stools in one month old baby
Hi my son got one month old today... From today afternoon onwards he is passing stool like yellow water with very little solid waste... He has been fed more on breast milk for the past two days cutting short on his formula feed to 2-3 times only... Wot cud b d reason for his watery stools? Is there anything to worry?
Watery stools are common in new born, the reason might be
1. Viral infection
2. Formula feeds
3. Immaturity of gastrointestinal system
4. Bottle feeding
Whatever the cause,, not to worry,
Next Steps
continue breast feeding every 2 hrly, wash your hands before touching the baby,
maintain proper hygiene
feed the baby with cup and spoon instead of bottle.
Health Tips
watch for danger sign's like dehydration, change in stool colour, smell ect
try to give breast feeding only instead of formula feeds.
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