Question
The baby’s urine odor is particularly strong when urinating, especially at night.
Answer
Parents should be aware of the possibility of urinary tract infections and phenylketonuria. Phenylketonuria can lead to intellectual disability, neurological symptoms, eczema, skin scratching, and loss of pigmentation, and it can cause the urine to have a mouse-like smell. It is recommended that parents take the baby to a pediatrician for a routine urine test and a phenylalanine test in the blood to help rule out related diseases.