Patient's question:
Every day, the baby eats three meals of rice porridge (in a baby bowl, half a bowl each time), three milk feedings, with about 150ml each time. The baby's weight and height are just meeting the standard. The baby has three bowel movements a day, sometimes four. Since birth, the baby hasn't taken any medicine and is in good spirits. The baby sleeps for about thirteen or fourteen hours in total each day. Is it abnormal to have so many bowel movements? The food isn't being properly absorbed. How can this be improved?Doctor's answer:
From the information you provided, it seems that your baby's bowel movement frequency is higher than normal, and there may be a possibility of indigestion. The main component of rice porridge is carbohydrates, with low protein content, making it unsuitable as a primary food for very young children, as it can easily lead to protein deficiency. It is recommended to have a thorough examination of your baby's stool at a local hospital to rule out indigestion. Additionally, it is necessary to provide protein-rich foods such as formula milk. Wishing you health and happiness.