Question
My baby is 5 and a half months old. On November 5th, it caught a cold and had a fever (over 38 degrees). The stool color was gray-green during the fever. It was loose and paste-like. By November 10th, the fever had resolved, but the stool frequency decreased (now averaging every two days, compared to at least two times a day before), with one normal stool color in between. The last three stools have been dark gray and golden in color, with a shiny surface and an unpleasant smell. (Note: The baby is formula-fed with Feihe Milk Powder. Approximately 120-150 milliliters are fed every three hours, sometimes every four hours.
Answer
Abnormal baby stool is mainly related to poor intestinal health. It should be noted that the baby’s stool abnormality is likely caused by intestinal discomfort. Supplementing probiotics is recommended to optimize the baby’s intestinal health. Since the intestinal digestive function is not yet fully developed, green stool is mainly due to the baby’s own issues. “Babies fed exclusively on breast milk should have yellow stools that are toothpaste-like in consistency. Babies fed on formula have stools that are lighter yellow and slightly harder in texture.