Watery stool of new born

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Asked for Female, 33 Years

Hi, My new born baby 18 days old is having watery stool 5-6 times a day. Please suggest is it normal or should we give him some medicine. Thanks Saroja

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Dr. Akanksha Muvel Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Ujjain Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Akanksha Muvel

Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Ujjain

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if baby is on breast feeding nd passing loose stools after sometimes of feeding, no need to worry..it's Gastrocolic reflex....means it's normal

Next Steps

assure for breastfeeding...do breastfeeding 10 to 12 times in day....nd baby have to pass urine atleast 6 to 8 times..

Health Tips

give syrup calcimax 2.5 ml BD drop D3 must 1 ml od drop zincovit 5 drops od

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