Question

My baby is 66 days old. Since about 40 days after birth, the baby has been having green, runny stools without bubbles or other substances, once a day at a fixed time. I’ve been giving the baby probiotics for a week now, but there has been no improvement. What should I do if my three-month-old baby has green stools?

Answer

Hello. It is very correct of you to pay attention to your baby’s stool situation. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that there are many reasons that can cause a baby to have green stools, including digestive discomfort, being startled, liver fire, and heart fire. Generally speaking, it is not recommended to use medication for treatment, as a baby’s delicate organs cannot bear the heavy burden of medication.