Question
Is it normal for a 18-day-old baby to have watery stools? Does this mean the baby is experiencing diarrhea? The baby has many bowel movements a day, almost with every diaper change. The baby is breastfed.
Answer
It is recommended to conduct a regular stool examination and consider the possibility of the baby having acute gastroenteritis or lactose intolerance, or possibly due to indigestion. Abdominal massage can be performed in a clockwise direction. If the baby experiences abdominal pain, you can use clove stomach-plugging plasters to aid digestion and relieve bloating. If the baby has intestinal flora imbalance, probiotics can be used. If the baby has lactose intolerance, anti-emetic formula powder can be used. The above suggestions are for the question “Is it normal for a 18-day-old baby to have watery stools?” and are hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you health!