Question

Why does a child’s stool have a sour smell?

Answer

A child’s stool with a strong sour odor may be due to indigestion. A baby’s digestive system is not fully developed, and consuming too much protein-rich food can lead to indigestion, causing the stool to have an unpleasant smell. Additionally, a baby’s stool frequency of 3-4 times a day, although normal, could also be a sign of indigestion. To address this situation, the following measures can be taken:

  1. Adjust the formula concentration to make it lighter to reduce protein intake.
  2. If breastfeeding, mothers should pay attention to eating more vegetables and fruits, drinking plenty of water, and appropriately consuming meat, eggs, and fish while reducing the intake of high-fat foods, making the breast milk nutritionally comprehensive and easy to absorb.
  3. You can give the baby some digestive supplements, such as Mamy Love. I hope these suggestions can help you.