Patient's question:
Patient is male, 7 months old, breastfeeding and formula feeding, and complementary foods have also been added, but the stool is still quite loose, and it is defecated three or four times a day; the help desired: is this kind of stool normal?Doctor's answer:
The child's stool being formed doesn't necessarily indicate anything specific. As long as the frequency of bowel movements is once or twice a day, and it's a bit loose, that's okay. It's recommended to provide more complementary foods at this time. Increased bowel movement frequency and looser stools could be due to indigestion. Pay attention to feeding methods in daily life, eat small meals frequently, and avoid overeating. You can gently massage the baby's abdomen in a clockwise direction to aid digestion. Pay more attention to diet in daily life.