A 2-year-old girl is experiencing difficulty with bowel movements. How should this be handled?

If there’s no infection, normal stool, and no rotavirus infection, the issue might be related to what the baby ingests. Breastfeeding babies might experience diarrhea due to their mother consuming greasy or cold foods, while formula-fed babies might have issues with unclean water and bottles. Alternatively, it could be due to catching a cold. In such cases, you can try Danggui Er navel sticker and Simeticon or MamiAi, stopping the diarrhea first before addressing the root cause.

If a baby experiences diarrhea immediately after drinking formula, it may be due to lactose intolerance leading to indigestion and diarrhea.

Changes in a baby’s stool consistency may be related to a direct switch in formula brands, as different formulas have varying compositions. It is recommended to change gradually and observe the baby’s response.

If a baby develops anemia due to formula feeding, it is recommended to supplement oral iron and increase nutritional intake.

My baby was born seven months premature and has been drinking Wyeth’s Enfamil Preemie Formula for four months now. It’s equivalent to about two months for a full-term baby. The baby currently weighs 4.5 kg. When can I switch to regular infant formula, and what brand is recommended?