Question
A three-month-old baby is experiencing green stool. How should it be handled? The baby has been breastfed since birth, but initially, the stool was normal. However, after one month, green stool started to appear, occurring once a day and with slightly loose shape. After hospital treatment and taking probiotics for some time, there has been no improvement. What is the cause, and how should it be handled, according to the expert?
Answer
Green stool in breastfed babies can be normal. Poor absorption of iron from formula milk or food can also lead to green stool; in addition, factors such as hunger, catching a cold, overeating, or indigestion may also cause green stool. It is recommended that parents follow the principle of less eating more often for feeding, avoid giving cold and hard-to-digest foods; at the same time, pay attention to keeping warm, avoid wind and cold, and appropriately carry out physical exercises to enhance resistance. If diarrhea is severe, consider indigestion, gastrointestinal dysfunction, or other issues.