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Thick mucous in stool
My son is 6 month old and he is on breast feeding and Nan Pro stage 1 from birth. Initially his stool is yellow in color but from 2nd month his stool is green. From 4th month onwards my milk reduced and from 5th month he is almost on formula milk. He is having nestum rice in 5th month as he is not drinking milk while awake but had very less portions. Now we have changed from NAN pro 1 to stage 2 from past 12 days. Initially few days he passed stool after 4 days and hard. But now he had little loose stools from today early morning. He ate nestum past 2 days 1 spoon more compared to previous days and the stool is thick mucous and yellow in color. Is this due to nestum as with milk he passes green stool. Also now his stool is combination of yellow and little with mucous. He is not drinking milk today. Less appetite. Am concerned is this milk or nestum allergy or any infection. Should we change to stage 1 and stop nestum
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It’s common for babies to have changes in stool when new foods or formulas are introduced. Green stool is not issue Thick mucous in stool can sometimes be due to minor infections or food sensitivities.
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Since your baby is also eating less and seems uncomfortable, it’s a good idea to pause Nestum and possibly revert to Stage 1 formula temporarily to observe changes
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Keep an eye on hydration and wet diapers keep loving your baby
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Hello Green stools are common in formula-fed babies due to iron fortification and are not a concern by themselves. Yellow stools with mucus after starting Nestum could be a transitional digestive response as baby adapts to solids. Occasional mucus without blood or fever is not alarming. Slight looseness in stools is common when new food is introduced. Likely not an allergy unless associated with rash, blood in stool, persistent vomiting, or severe diarrhea. Current symptoms are more consistent with a mild dietary adjustment phase. Can continue Nestum in small quantities (1–2 spoons once daily). Avoid overfeeding. Stage 2 formula has slightly different composition suited for 6+ months. The change might temporarily affect stool pattern but does not warrant switching back unless persistent issues (e.g., continuous vomiting, blood in stool, refusal to feed). No clear indication of milk allergy (which typically includes eczema, blood in stools, persistent vomiting, or failure to thrive). Temporary decrease in appetite may occur during adjustment or minor viral illness. Watch for hydration: urine output, alertness, moist tongue, and activity. Encourage frequent small feeds.
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Continue NAN Pro 2 and Nestum rice in small amounts. Avoid introducing new solids for the next 1 week. Ensure baby is passing urine 5–6 times/day. If mucus in stool increases, or baby develops fever, blood in stool, vomiting, or signs of dehydration, consult pediatrician.
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Your baby likely has a mild tummy upset, which is common after starting solids or due to minor viral exposure. The yellow-green, slightly loose stools with mucus are not alarming if there’s no vomiting, fever, or dehydration.
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Continue formula feeding, and you may temporarily pause solids (Nestum) for 1–2 days to allow the gut to settle.
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Ensure your baby stays hydrated and passes urine regularly. If symptoms worsen or last more than 3–4 days, consultation with paediatrician is must
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Loose stools may b due to solids . If der is more mucus or blood in stool then its concern . Continue feeding and nestum . don’t introduce new food items for 1 week .
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Give enterogermina respule - 0.4 ml thrice daily for 3days
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Monitor urine output, activity of baby .
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Green stools are common in babies on formula feeds and now the change in colour is most probably due to the transition to solids Occasional mucus in stools can be normal
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