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Reason for loose motion in infant
My baby is 1 month old and having loose motion , what can be the reason? What should I do to prevent?
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First we need to be sure whether the child is having loose stools or not.
If stools are post feeds and baby is active , passing urine 6-7 times a day and accepting feeds well then nothing to worry and it is normal.
If consistency has changed as compared to before , is lethargic , poor feeding them you need to consult.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
If baby is active, feeding well, passing urine normally → mostly normal, no need to worry.
Watch for danger signs:
• very frequent watery stools
• vomiting
• poor feeding
• less urine
• lethargy / fever
What you should do:
• continue breastfeeding (don’t stop)
• no outside milk / water
• maintain hygiene
If any warning signs present or stools suddenly increased a lot → show to doctor, may need evaluation.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Mostly it is normal.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Acute gastroenteritis
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes it's normal only in newborn babies especially in 1st month baby
It's called Gastrocolic reflex
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