Question
My baby is five months old and has been exclusively formula-fed. The baby usually poops every four or five days, and the stools are dark green. Apart from this issue, there are no other symptoms. I would like to ask the doctor, what could be the cause of this? Are there any solutions?
Answer
Based on the description, the baby is currently five months old and has been formula-fed, with bowel movements occurring approximately every four or five days and the stools being a dark green color. This situation may be due to digestive disorders. Constipation is a common problem in babies fed on formula. It is recommended to give the baby lactobacillus tablets or probiotics to promote intestinal peristalsis and absorption. In addition, gently massaging the baby’s abdomen with your palm daily can also help promote intestinal movement. In terms of diet, it’s time to gradually introduce complementary foods such as vegetable juice, rice porridge, and millet congee to increase the baby’s fiber intake and aid defecation. Maintaining one bowel movement per day is an ideal goal.