Patient's question:
The baby is more than six months old and has been exclusively breastfed. They have always had difficulty with bowel movements, always having loose, watery stools. However, there are no other discomforts, and they eat well. The doctor said that this is normal for just eating milk. But now they have started adding complementary foods, such as millet porridge, yolk, rice paste, and sometimes even some leafy greens. Yet, the stools are still loose, like scrambled eggs. Is this normal? Is it normal for the baby to have loose stools after starting complementary foods?Doctor's answer:
After adding complementary foods, if the baby still has diarrhea, it may be due to indigestion. The gastrointestinal tract of young children is not fully developed, making them prone to indigestion again. It is recommended to buy some probiotics for the baby to aid digestion. You can first stop for a while and introduce complementary foods one by one, avoiding adding multiple different types at once. Wait until the baby's intestines recover before adding the second type. The above advice is for the question "Is it normal for a child to have diarrhea after introducing complementary foods?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!