Hello ! my baby is 1yr and 4 months old .He has loose motion for past 25 days. it was 4 -5 times for past 20 days..but for the past 3 days it's been 7-8 times .

Question

Hello ! my baby is 1yr and 4 months old .He has loose motion for past 25 days. it was  4 -5 times  for past 20 days..but for the past 3 days it's been 7-8 times  .

Accepted Answer

know that this can be stomach infection loose stools are common in babies . Foamy stools are due to gas with motion and is normal. if baby cranky or dehydrated or having pain in stomach then can start  O R S solution to baby and stop milk or milk containing products at all . Also zinc drops along with econorm satchets or syp darolac 5 ml once a day . If it does not get better with in 2 days  then immediately see a doctor

Accepted Answer

Hi Good morning.. if the poo consistency is watery or foamy or smelly then check for baby's intake that should be the problem and treat it accordingly And change baby's food or other food intake. Also ensure to give digestion medicines asking your doctor. Otherwise if consistency is fine no issues