Question
Why does my baby, who is already two months old, still have frequent bowel movements, at least 10 times a day?
Answer
For a two-month-old baby who still has frequent bowel movements, at least 10 times a day, and presents with yellow and green stools, it is first necessary to consider the possibility of a deficiency in digestive enzymes. At this point, it is recommended to undergo a detailed examination of digestive enzymes through medical consultation. If there is a suspicion of lactose intolerance in the baby, since breast milk contains lactose and newborns’ intestines are naturally lacking in enzymes to break down lactose, leading to undigested lactose and thus causing osmotic vomiting. Additionally, it cannot be ruled out that the mother’s vomiting or the baby’s organic inflammation in the digestive tract may be the cause. It is suggested to try switching to formula milk that is free of lactose and observe whether the vomiting symptoms subside. If the symptoms improve, it may indicate lactose intolerance. If not, further medical consultation for a detailed examination of the digestive tract is needed.