Question
A baby aged 9 months experiences a hard mass in the stomach after starting additional foods (such as porridge and fruit puree), sometimes accompanied by vomiting and belching that smells acidic. The baby has a normal bowel movement once a day. Previous treatment and results: After hospital examination, the doctor diagnosed digestive issues and prescribed medication, which alleviated the symptoms but returned after stopping the medication.
Answer
The stomach of a baby is typically located just below the left rib cage, whereas many people mistakenly believe it is below the sternum. In fact, the free little bone at the sternum’s lower edge (the xiphoid process) is normal. When a baby’s stool transitions from meconium to regular stool, it may be green first and then turn yellow. Babies breastfed have softer stools compared to those formula-fed, with daily bowel movements of 7-8 times being normal.