Questions
Can a 55-day-old baby take calcium after finishing probiotics? Second question: Is it normal for the baby’s stool to be gel-like in shape? Here is a picture. Third question: The baby has been crying all night, and nothing seems to soothe it even when feeding at the breast. It stops crying after half an hour, what could be the reason?
Answers
It is not recommended for a baby to take calcium and cod liver oil while consuming probiotics, as calcium and cod liver oil are not absorbable when the baby is sick. It is abnormal for a baby’s stool to be gel-like. If the stool is gel-like, it is best to take probiotics and then have the stool tested before taking medication. This way, appropriate medication can be chosen based on the situation. Yes, it’s best to start with probiotics and then decide on treatment once the stool test results are available.