Question

An 11-month-old child has green stools with foam and defecates 1-2 times a day. The child has tried probiotics, intestinal health products, and children’s digestive tonic powder but with no effect. How should it be handled?

Answer

Hello, based on your description, it should be considered that if the child is breastfed, the number of bowel movements at the infant stage of 2-3 times is normal. Since your baby has foamy stools, it is considered that there may be a change in intestinal function caused by an infectious disease. I suggest you consider appropriate antibiotic treatment, a light diet, mainly consuming congee, avoiding stimulating foods, and eating more vitamin-rich foods. I hope my answer is helpful.