Question

Why is my child having green stool? Is it a formula issue or something else? We’ve gone to the hospital several times, taken medication, changed formulas, and tried different types of milk powder, but the green stool persists.

Answer

If a child’s stool appears green, with a small amount of stool and a lot of mucus, it might be due to hunger-induced nausea and vomiting. Some children who drink formula milk may excrete stool that is dark green. This is because most formula milk contains a certain amount of iron, which, after passing through the digestive tract and coming into contact with air, turns dark green. This is the suggestion for the question “What’s causing my child’s green stool: is it a formula issue or something else?” I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!