Question
The newborn has abnormal stools, occurring multiple times a day and sometimes very thin, causing the buttocks to become red and swollen. How should this be handled?
Answer
After each bowel movement, the baby’s anus should be washed with warm water, and the area should be gently dried with a cloth. Avoid wiping and apply a montmorillonite powder around the anus. Improvement is usually seen after repeating this 3-4 times. However, it is still necessary to determine the cause of the diarrhea, which may be due to cold or other factors.