Question

What does a 50-day-old baby’s normal stool look like?

Answer

  1. Sour, frothy stool: This is due to an excess of carbohydrate intake, such as overly sweet sugar water or milk, which causes the baby’s digestive enzymes to be relatively insufficient. The food consumed ferments vigorously in the intestines, producing gas and resulting in stool with an acid odor and a lot of froth. At this time, it is advisable to discontinue the use of sugary sweets.
  2. Milky curd-like stool: Stool is loose and resembles egg flower in appearance, occurring 5-6 times a day. This is caused by poor digestion of protein and fat. At this time, it is recommended to reduce the duration and amount of breast milk feeding.
  3. Greyish or pasty stool, appearing shiny like butter: Occurring 3-4 times a day or more, often due to excessive intake of fatty foods. The reason is that the fat content in the milk is relatively high, the digestive enzymes in the intestines are insufficient, and the last part of breast milk contains more fat. Therefore, it is advisable to shorten the duration of breast milk feeding and try to avoid the baby from drinking the last part of the milk.