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I recently started giving my 2 month old baby boy formula milk, and i noticed that his urine smells strong. should i be worried? the reason i started feeding him formula is because i dont have enough breast milk therefore i top up with formula.

Q: i recently started giving my 2 month old baby boy formula milk, and i noticed that his urine smells strong. should i be worried? the reason i started feeding him formula is because i dont have enough breast milk therefore i top up with formula.

: Foul smelling urine could be a sign of UTI (urinary tract infection) especially in uncircumcised infant with fever.

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Foul smelling urine could be a sign of UTI (urinary tract infection) especially in uncircumcised infant with fever.

Answered 3/24/2021

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If the child is otherwise healthy observe for few days. If not better then see a ped. and get urine checked

Answered 3/25/2021

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A member asked:

I recently started giving my 2 month old baby boy formula milk, and i noticed that his urine smells strong. should i be worried? the reason i started feeding him formula is because i dont have enough breast milk therefore i top up with formula.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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