Question
What should I do if my baby cries while drinking milk and the breastfed stool has an acidic and smelly odor?
Answer
Diarrhea in babies could be due to catching a cold or dyspepsia. If the stool has a distinct acidic smell, it indicates poor protein digestion. In this case, it is advisable to increase the milk volume or dilute the milk. If there are many bubbles in the stool, it suggests carbohydrate digestion issues, and you may need to increase or stop eating starch-rich foods. The presence of milk curds in the stool indicates poor absorption and digestion, and it is recommended to enhance calcium absorption.