Question
A 2-month-old baby has a reduced milk intake, eating only about 100 milliliters every 4 to 5 hours during the day, and about 130 milliliters every 5 hours at night. The baby is exclusively breastfed, but defecates only every three to four days, and the stool is green. This condition has persisted for about two weeks.
Answer
If the stool is green, with a small amount and much mucus, it may be due to underfeeding and indigestion. Additionally, the iron in formula milk may turn dark green after contact with air in the digestive tract. This situation may be caused by indigestion, and it is recommended to treat it with Xuepi Yang’er Granules, Gluconate of Zinc Oral Solution, and probiotics.