Question
My baby is 21 days old and has been on a combination feeding diet. Initially, there were no issues, but recently, the baby has started experiencing diarrhea. The baby has a bowel movement within 1 to 2 minutes after drinking formula. Now, I am too scared to feed the baby formula and only give breast milk. However, the baby falls asleep immediately after eating and sleeps for two hours at a time, without any bowel movements during that time. What should I do?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby is experiencing diarrhea after drinking formula. I suggest you stop feeding the baby formula and give them some probiotics. Keep a close eye on the baby’s condition and ensure they do not become dehydrated. If necessary, you can go to the hospital for a diagnosis to avoid delaying the treatment. You can also give your baby oral pepsin preparations to aid digestion, oral probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal system, and oral attapulgite powder to stop diarrhea. Wishing you and your baby a quick recovery!