Question
A parent is concerned about their child, who is about 2 months old, experiencing loose bowel movements 3 to 5 times a day, accompanied by excessive gas and bad-smelling burps, poor appetite, and waking up at night. What should they do?
Answer
For the situation described, if the child is breastfed, having 3 to 5 loose bowel movements per day is within the normal range. If the child is formula-fed, this may be due to poor absorption, which is often related to the incomplete development of the newborn’s digestive system. It is recommended to give the child oral probiotics to adjust their digestive function and pay attention to keeping the child’s abdomen warm. The mother should also adjust her diet to be lighter.