Question
After breastfeeding, the baby’s stool is yellow and watery, and it comes out in several consecutive stools. When not having a bowel movement, it may be several hours before the next one. This situation has been ongoing for three days. How should I handle it?
Answer
Abnormal stool in babies may be caused by insufficient feeding or poor digestion. If the baby is breastfed, the stool may be more loose and a lighter yellow color, with bowel movements ranging from 3 to 8 times a day; if the baby is fed with milk or formula, the stool may be drier and a paler yellow color, with fewer bowel movements, about 1 to 3 times a day. It is recommended to give the baby Simethicone to improve digestion.