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3 year old baby's stool smelling bad?
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Most do: Most stools smell bad & some kids stools are quite pungent.Antibiotic use , digestive issues or rotovirus infection can often give foul smells.Kids with poor fat absorption like those with cystic fibrosis can clear a room with the smell. Check with your doc for specifics.
Answered 4/2/2013
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