Question
A 45-day-old baby has loose stools and a dark green color, accompanied by small red rashes on the face and body, with yellow scabs that form after a few days. The baby’s general condition is good. No treatment has been administered previously, and the baby is massaged with tea oil daily. We hope to understand the baby’s symptoms and whether they are related to formula milk.
Answer
The baby’s dark green stools may be due to catching a cold or the mother consuming indigestible foods, leading to dyspepsia. It is important to keep the baby warm and for the mother to eat a light diet, avoiding extremely cold, hard, and indigestible foods. Gentle massage around the baby’s navel in a clockwise direction can be helpful. Clockwise massage aids in intestinal peristalsis and promotes absorption. Additionally, the baby should be given plenty of warm water to promote circulation within the body.