Question
My baby is three months old and has been having green, foamy stools for a week, about 7 to 8 times a day.
Answer
Condition Analysis: Babies aged three to six months have not fully developed their digestive function, and diarrhea is relatively common. Green stools are usually a sign of poor digestion. If the baby is in good overall condition, there is no need to worry excessively. Guidance: If diarrhea persists for more than a week, regular stool tests should be conducted to determine if there is a bacterial infection. Parents can use disposable paper cups to collect stool samples and bring them to the hospital for testing. If an infection is present, symptomatic treatment should be administered. As for bathing, if it is a baby swimming bath at the hospital, since the temperature is controllable, it can be done. At home, it is recommended to delay bathing and pay attention to cleaning the baby’s buttocks daily to prevent diaper rash.