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Baby passing loose stools
Hi my baby is 1.5 months old. Since yesterday she is passing loose stools. Yesterday it was 3 times. Today also she has done it 3 times. Kindly suggest what to do
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Continue breast feeding as usual. Watch stools for any blood or mucus. Watch if baby is having any distress, fever.
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If baby is showing any signs of distress/ fever/ dehydration, consult a doctor.
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Watch for activity, feeding of the baby.
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Nothing to worry. This is a normal phenomenon in babies. Please continue exclusive breastfeeding.
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The mother should take a good balanced diet and be well hydrated during lactation period.
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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Raipur
Transition period for the baby
It's normal to have loose stool during this period
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Rajkot
No need to worry
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