Question
What’s happening if my baby’s stool is lumpy and deep green?
Answer
If your baby’s stool is lumpy and deep green, it may indicate that the digestive system has limited absorption capacity for certain foods. If the baby’s diet exceeds its digestive capacity, it might lead to vomiting. This could be due to the mother’s breast milk containing an excess of fat that surpasses the baby’s needs, leading to “functional diarrhea.” If the baby has no other symptoms besides increased stool frequency, maintains a good appetite, does not vomit excessively, and there is no impact on growth and development, it may not be caused by illness. The stool usually returns to normal as the baby introduces solid foods. Moms don’t need to worry excessively. For babies with “functional diarrhea,” medication is usually not necessary. Switching the baby to milk or other dairy products can often improve the situation. If you prefer not to switch milk, you can extend the duration of each feeding, allowing the baby to consume only the first part of the milk, which is rich in protein and low in fat, to stabilize the situation.