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My 5 month old baby has been pooping 7 to 10 times a day, very small amounts at a time. she seems herself, eats well and doesn't have any sign of fev?
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Stools: how does it look is it lose or dark coloured is the baby having a diaper rash and what is the baby fed?
Answered 11/17/2016
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Met: If she is breast fed in particular this can be normal. Usual appearance yellow and seedy stools. Is she ill with any cough, fever or cold symptoms? Is she vomiting? If she is not feeding well or develops any symptoms, please see your PCP. She is due for six month vaccinations in one month.
Answered 11/26/2016
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