Is it normal for a baby's poop to have an acid smell?

Patient's question:

These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits and it's affecting my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to, either. I often can't sleep at night, and sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it might affect my health and work. By the way, is it normal for the baby's poop to have an acidic smell?

Doctor's answer:

The stools of infants vary slightly from child to child. For breastfed infants, normal stools are typically yellow or golden yellow in appearance, relatively less foul-smelling, have a uniform, creamy consistency, and a sweet and sour odor but are not foul, with no obvious mucus, occasionally containing small curd-like particles or a slight greenish tint. There are many causes of digestive diseases in children. If a child is diagnosed with a digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.

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