Question 1

my babies breath smells like poop and she is constipated could she have hirschsprungs disease

Accepted Answer

See below: Highly unlikely. And, constipation would not alter the way your child's breath smells. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 2

1 month old, formula feed infant has dark green poop that smells like skunk (sometimes stringy looking)...baby is gassy as well. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be: The first thing I would want to make sure is that your child is gaining weight appropriately and thriving.  If that is the case, there are numerous things that could be of help, such as different formulas.  That decision can be best made with your child's doctor who will know what formula your child is and/or has been on.  Good luck.

Question 3

7 week old breastfed babies poop is bright green and has a unusual smell? is this normal or should it be cause of concern?

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Infants : This is totally normal and you should stop worrying.

Question 4

why did my 3 1/2 mo old breast fed babies poop smell different (almost a medicinal smell!) when on erythromycin eye ointment for eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: This could be a situation where antibiotic somehow got on the baby's hand and made its way into the GI tract, OR, possibly something you are eating in your diet could be affecting the poop. The only thing that will prove what caused this is whether the funny poop smell is gone after the eye treatment is stopped for a week or so...

Question 5

can you smell occult blood in stool? stools smell like plastic or motor oil. no visible blood. stools are brown to orange-y. o&p, stool culture = neg. abd xray normal. blood work = normal.

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Doubtful: Unless you have supersensory perception this is very unlikely. Easy enough to test for occult blood, and most doctors have a kit in the office.

Question 6

baby poop smells like burning rubber. what is wrong? do i need to worry?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: This is probably related to baby's diet, Please contact your pediatrician and report this finding.

Question 7

could not  smell poop in diaper so baby butt got burnt when i was cleaning butt with wet wipes there were blood dot onsomeares.can be infected ?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: Probably not infected but irritated skin from the poop.  You should try to change the diaper every 3-4 hrs in little babies.  Now that the area is irritated/inflammed apply a barrier cream and air out the diaper area.

Question 8

4 month old baby, exclusively breast fed, is having explosive, watery poops that smell real bad - been 7 or 8 days now of the same. what is causing it?

Accepted Answer

Likely rotovirus: It is hard to be sure but one of the most common causes of diarrhea in that age group is rotovirus. That &amp; the smell of a  kids stools on amoxicillin were some of the most pungent. Infants are offered an oral vaccine to prevent it, but many don't take it. Care is generally supportive but some will require hospital based IV hydration/care.

Question 9

does asparagus make breast fed baby poop smell?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Asparagus metabolism makes ammonia.  There is a lot of sulfer compounds in asparagus.  No harm. Proof of the poop-is stop eating asparagus and see how long it takes infant's poop not to smell so bad. Ammonia also comes out in the urine and is kind of stinky too!

Question 10

baby fart smell bad but no poo. and they go over a day without pooping the second day they cry a lot. i'm giving breast milk and nan optipro?

Accepted Answer

Basics: Infants on breast milk may poop a smear every feed or once a week. Adding formula would make poops more regular but not necessarily daily. If it is soft when they poop it is normal. Fart smell is related to gut germs &amp; expected. Infants also cry often for no reason. If you think something bad is happening see your doc. From the posted info it is not clear anything is abnormal.

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My babies breath smells like poop and she is constipated could she have hirschsprungs disease

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1 month old, formula feed infant has dark green poop that smells like skunk (sometimes stringy looking)...baby is gassy as well. is this normal?

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7 week old breastfed babies poop is bright green and has a unusual smell? is this normal or should it be cause of concern?

A member asked:

Why did my 3 1/2 mo old breast fed babies poop smell different (almost a medicinal smell!) when on erythromycin eye ointment for eye infection?

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Can you smell occult blood in stool? stools smell like plastic or motor oil. no visible blood. stools are brown to orange-y. o&p, stool culture = neg. abd xray normal. blood work = normal.

A member asked:

Baby poop smells like burning rubber. what is wrong? do i need to worry?

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Could not smell poop in diaper so baby butt got burnt when i was cleaning butt with wet wipes there were blood dot onsomeares.can be infected ?

A member asked:

4 month old baby, exclusively breast fed, is having explosive, watery poops that smell real bad - been 7 or 8 days now of the same. what is causing it?

A member asked:

Does asparagus make breast fed baby poop smell?

A member asked:

Baby fart smell bad but no poo. and they go over a day without pooping the second day they cry a lot. i'm giving breast milk and nan optipro?

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