Question

A 15-day-old infant, breastfed, has diarrhea almost every time after feeding, sometimes with diarrhea occurring again within half an hour, and a small amount of diarrhea occurs. Each stool is golden yellow. Is this normal?

Answer

Typically, a newborn may have 1 to 2 bowel movements per day without symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, and if they are in good spirits, the issue is usually not serious. If you are still concerned, a routine stool test can be conducted. Since a baby’s stool can be influenced by the mother’s breast milk, pregnant women should also pay attention to a balanced diet, adjust their diet appropriately, and keep the nipple clean. After handling the baby’s urine or stool, ensure hand hygiene. If necessary, you can give the baby 1 packet of Bifidobacterium Triple Live Yeast Powder twice a day, taken half an hour after feeding with warm water.