Question
Why does my three-and-a-half-month-old baby keep having foamy diarrhea, with three or more episodes a day of pasty stools? Taking Simeticon and Digestive Powder only seems to work temporarily, and the condition returns after stopping the medication. Many people say that Mommy Love formula doesn’t work, and neither do apple or carrot water. I’m hesitant to give Four Grains Decoction because I’m afraid it won’t work again. What’s going on? Is it related to incomplete gastrointestinal development? Breastfed babies should never have this problem, and it’s more common in artificially fed infants. The main cause might be indigestion or a gastrointestinal allergy. The appearance of mucoid stools may indicate a gastrointestinal infection. Simeticon can reduce the symptoms of loose stools. Mommy Love contains bifidobacteria, which can help with intestinal health but is not very effective against infections. It’s suggested to temporarily avoid taking the Four Grains Decoction and to take bifidobacteria in appropriate amounts. It usually improves around four months old, and starting solid foods can help restore normal bowel movements.
Answer
This situation with your baby may be related to incomplete gastrointestinal development, and it’s typically not seen in breastfed infants, occurring more often in artificially fed infants. The primary cause is likely indigestion or a gastrointestinal allergy. The mucoid stools might indicate a gastrointestinal infection. Simeticon can help alleviate the symptoms of loose stools. Mommy Love contains bifidobacteria, which can aid in intestinal health but is not very effective against infections. It’s recommended to temporarily avoid taking the Four Grains Decoction and to take bifidobacteria in appropriate amounts. It usually improves around four months old, and starting solid foods can help restore normal bowel movements.