Question
A three-month-old baby weighs only nine pounds and often cries loudly, making it difficult to soothe. The crying stops only when the baby is feeding, but starts again after feeding. The baby often has abdominal bloating and rumbling sounds. Recently, the baby has been vomiting more frequently and has a lot of saliva. The stool contains a large amount of mucus and is yellow in color. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
If a baby frequently cries, it may be due to intestinal flora imbalance. These intestinal abnormalities may also be related to indigestion. Based on the described symptoms, the baby may have an intestinal disease. It is recommended to adopt a feeding method of small and frequent meals, not feeding too much at each feeding, and patting the baby’s back for five to ten minutes after feeding. At the same time, consider using probiotic supplements.