Question
A 50-day-old baby, primarily fed with milk, occasionally excretes green stools with a foul odor. Is this situation normal, and what could be the possible causes?
Answer
If an infant has green stools while being breastfed, as long as the baby’s milk intake, mood, sleep, and weight gain are normal, there is usually no need for special treatment. In the case of mixed feeding, it is necessary to determine if the baby is being adequately fed, as insufficient feeding can lead to faster intestinal peristalsis and may also cause green stools. In such cases, simply increasing the milk quantity and ensuring the baby is well-fed should suffice.