Patient's question:
The baby is almost six months old, being breastfed. She has very loose bowel movements every day, with one large bowel movement, and then a little bit of poop comes out whenever she burps or cries. Then she vomits, with the vomit being like cottage cheese. She has only gained about two pounds in the past three months. Why is this happening? What type of formula should be provided?Doctor's answer:
According to the description, consider the baby's digestive problems or lactose intolerance. If formula milk needs to be provided, it is recommended to start with a small amount and gradually increase it. For babies over half a year old, it is recommended to provide formula milk for 7 to 12 months. It is advisable to feed appropriately, drink plenty of warm water, and can give the baby oral probiotics for conditioning. Pay attention to preventing colds. While providing formula milk, a small amount of vegetable puree or fruit puree can also be provided. Otherwise, start with an extremely small amount and gradually increase it.