Question
A five-month-old baby has started mixed feeding after reducing the amount of breast milk. Initially, the baby’s stool was normal, but two months later, loose stools containing debris appeared. How can this situation be explained?
Answer
The stool characteristics of babies on mixed feeding are similar to those on formula feeding, but they are usually yellowish and softer. After adding complementary foods such as grains, eggs, meat, and vegetables, the stool texture becomes closer to that of an adult and may be defecated once a day. If the frequency of a baby’s stool increases significantly and becomes looser without a change in food quantity or variety, this may indicate an abnormality in the digestive system. We hope these suggestions are helpful to you. Wishing you health.