POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy1 Year agoA. Green stool in babies can be due to several reasons:
1. **Diet:** If your baby has recently started eating solids, green stool might result from foods like spinach, peas, or green beans.
2. **Breast Milk:** If your baby is breastfeeding, green stool can sometimes occur if the baby is getting too much foremilk (the milk at the beginning of a feeding, which is lower in fat) and not enough hindmilk (the milk at the end of a feeding, which is richer in fat).
3. **Formula Changes:** A change in formula or an iron-fortified formula can also cause green stools.
4. **Digestive Changes:** Sometimes, green stool can occur if the baby’s digestive system is processing food faster than usual, which might be related to a mild stomach upset.
5. **Infections:** Green stool can sometimes be a sign of a gastrointestinal infection, though it is usually accompanied by other symptoms like fever or diarrhea.
If the green stool persists, is accompanied by other concerning symptoms (such as severe diarrhea, blood in the stool, or vomiting), or if you have any concerns, it's best to consult your pediatrician for further evaluation.
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