Question
The baby has been experiencing diarrhea for three consecutive days. On the first day, the stool was green. Treatment with pearl powder, montmorillonite powder, infant digestive powder, and intestinal treatment has been administered. On the second day, the stool turned yellow but was still frequent, with one instance containing mucus. The baby is currently breastfed and has a bowel movement 2 to 4 times a day, with stool that is yellow or golden yellow and soft in texture, slightly acidic but not smelly, occasionally with milk clumps or slightly green. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
During breastfeeding, a baby’s stool is typically yellow or golden yellow, soft in texture, and may contain milk clumps or be slightly green. Having 2 to 4 bowel movements per day is within the normal range. Even if the baby has more frequent bowel movements, up to 4 to 5 times, or even 7 to 8 times a day, as long as the baby is in good spirits, has normal appetite, and continues to gain weight, there is no need to worry excessively. During the baby’s diarrhea period…