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What is loose stool in babies
Hi my baby is only 20 days old. She has only been passing loose stools for 5 to 6 times in a day, since the day she is born. Is it common for such small babies to pass loose stools or should I show it to some doctor for proper treatment?
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Give Enterogermina 1/2 once per day x 3days
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Dr. Harit Bansal
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
Sonipat
If baby is gaining weight do not worry it’s normal
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
Passing 5to6times stool in initial months is normal, stool is loose, half watery &half solid small whitish granules like jeera.
Baby can pass 10to12stool in a day or once in 3to4days ,both are normal.
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Dr. Ved Pratap
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
If your baby is on exclusive breastfeed, no treatment required. Look for weight gain. If your baby has gained 100-200 GMs since birth then it’s normal. On breastfeeding babies do pass 5-10 stools per day.
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