#AskTheExpert 3 months 10 days old baby passed stool 6 times today. little in quantity and texture is normal kind and yellow Not fully watery. Little acidic smell. Baby is normal. last week he was passing stool in 2-3 days with foul smell and gas. Also recently he had cold so doctor asked for T-minic 3 times

A. Loose motions may occur due to some infection or if chronic than could be some malabsorption. Initially you can give zinc supplement for 2 weeks and probiotic like econorm sachet for 3 days for two times a day. For any specific treatment with antibiotics,consult your doctor and maintain proper hydration . can give khichdi,sabudana , mashed potato ,ripe banana, poha if the baby is above 6 months of age, maintain proper hydration by giving plenty of fluids. if there is any stomach ache in a baby above one year of age drotin ds syrup can be given under medical advice.usually during the teething phase loose motion is commonly seen in the babies because children have a tendency to put their dirty fingers into the mouth or any other object due to irritatc ion in the gums.