Question
If my baby has more than ten diarrhea episodes a day and often passes green stools, as a parent, I am very concerned and afraid that my child’s condition may be serious. I hope the doctor can answer this question.
Answer
Doctors recommend checking the regularity of stool to see if there is inflammation and providing some digestive aids. It is now time to add supplementary foods, including vegetable soup and porridge. Stop breastfeeding at around 9-10 months old, and calculate daily intake based on weight (birth weight kg + (month age * 0.7)). Due to different defecation habits, the number of bowel movements per day can vary for each infant. Clinically, it is normal for babies to have 6 or 7 bowel movements a day in the first 6 months; for babies between 6 and 12 months, it is normal to have about 2 or 3 bowel movements a day. If you are still worried, it is better to go to the hospital for a check-up.