What should you do if a baby has green stool due to formula feeding for over a month?

Understanding the possible causes of green diarrhea in infants and the corresponding treatment methods to ensure healthy growth.

The color of a baby’s stool changes from green to golden yellow and muddy-like, which may be related to an increased formula milk intake and abdominal warmth protection.

Infant green stool may be related to indigestion or overfeeding, with symptoms including mucus and curdled milk, occurring frequently.

Infant indigestion may lead to green stool accompanied by milk residue.

This article will explain the color and consistency of newborn stool, and discuss whether green stool is normal.

Causes and Treatment Methods for Newborn Green Stool

A newborn continues to have green stools, accompanied by sweating on the head, with normal weight gain. Parents inquire about normalcy, nutrition, and whether it’s related to drinking milk.

A newborn’s sudden appearance of green stool may be due to rapid intestinal movement, incomplete absorption of iron, or catching a cold. If the baby is in good spirits and eating well, increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C can promote iron absorption, and attention should be paid to keeping the baby warm.

Understand the possible reasons for a five-month-old baby to have green stool, including incomplete iron absorption and dyspepsia, and obtain corresponding treatment suggestions.