Question 1

why is my babies poop white with green?

Accepted Answer

See a Dr.: Depending on the age of your baby, this could be a serious thing. White, chalky grey or yellow stool can be caused by a gallbladder problem called biliary atresia. Call your baby's Dr for a thorough Exam and bring an example of the stool so that the Dr can see the color, consistency and any additional findings.

Question 2

what causes poop to be green in some babies?

Accepted Answer

See below: It can be related to what the child is eating. And, if the stool passes through the intestinal tract quicker, it will be green.

Question 3

how often do 3 months babies poop thought a day ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: If baby is breast fed they may stool a little smear every feeding or one big crib full once a week. Breast milk is so well digested that it may not leave much behind for poo. If it is soft, the frequency of stooling is not important.Formula babies go more often, generally 1-3 times/day..

Question 4

my babies fat globules in her poop what is the cause?

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Something in pooh: If the baby is growing and thriving there is nothing to worry about.  If not these could represent poor absorption of fat and require a visit to your pediatrician.  Baby's pooh can look strange and depends on diet.  Changes in the look of the pooh is to be expected with introduction to various solid foods around six months.

Question 5

how many times do 2 month old babies need to do poop a day?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Some depends on whether the baby is breast fed or bottle fed but most babies stool 1 to 7or 8 times per day. Some can even skip several days> most important is the consistency not the frequency.  Babies should have soft to watery stools not hard little balls of stool.

Question 6

my babies poop is mucousy with white clumps in it, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Colitis?: That usually means an infection of the large intestine.  I would see the doctor for stool tests.

Question 7

if there was cocaine use from weeks 18~27 but zero after that. will the babies poo when tested at birth show positive?

Accepted Answer

Meconium begins to: form between 12-16 weeks' gestation. Meconium testing can reveal maternal drug use during the last 4-5 months of pregnancy. Please disclose prenatal exposure to cocaine to your OB &amp; pediatrician so they know to assess fetal/infant brain development by neuroimaging, then monitor your baby's growth &amp; development, refer him/her to Early Intervention &amp; refer you for treatment of your addiction.

Question 8

can eating too much sugar effect my breastfeed babies poo?

Accepted Answer

2much sugar!: First of all you should not over indulge in sweets, you child's bms are not dependent on your blood sugar levels but certain foods in mom's diet tend to cause diarrhea in babies.

Question 9

is it mandatiry for all hospitals to test babies first poop?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Unless there is reason to test it it will go in the trash. A past history of drug abuse by a mother,  protective service surveillance, or babies with withdrawal symptoms would all prompt such a study. Hospitals do make sure babies have had their first poop before going home.

Question 10

is it safe to give lactose free formula milk for babies.my baby is 6 month old now.he is on lf milk from 3 month....is it safe...he develops loose poo?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is safe. But to have true lactose intolerance in infants is very rare. Loose stools are okay, as long as your child is not having diarrhea.

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