Patient's question:
After my son was born, because my wife didn't have enough milk, we gave him formula. Since we were first-time parents, we were completely clueless about childcare. At first, we fed him "Nutrilon," but after a few days, a relative came over and brought us a can of "Nestlé." After starting these two types of formula, my son had very dry stools, and it was extremely uncomfortable for him to have bowel movements. At this point, someone recommended to us that "Aptamil" wouldn't cause constipation. So, we immediately bought it for him. The result was that his bowel movements, which were originally just once or twice, now became as many as eight or nine times a day. On the 25th day after his birth,Doctor's answer:
The baby drinks formula milk, and has frequent bowel movements, but as long as it is within the normal range, it is normal. The key is to observe the color and shape of the baby's stool. Generally, babies who drink formula milk have yellow or yellow-green, thick stools that are not watery, unformed, or bubbly, which are all normal. If the stool is unformed, watery, or has bubbles or particles, then it needs attention.If the baby's bowel movements increase but the baby is in good spirits, still able to eat, drink, and sleep without crying or fussing, then there is no problem. However, if the baby's mental state deteriorates, becomes overly sleepy, or does not drink formula milk properly, then the baby may be sick. Of course, it is important to measure the baby's temperature promptly to check if they have a fever or other symptoms.