Patient's question:
The baby is 72 days old today, has been exclusively formula-fed for 22 days, and has had milk curds in the stool, which has been a consistency of thin mud. Previously, the baby had a bowel movement twice in two days. After increasing the milk intake to 120 ml per meal, the baby now has a bowel movement almost once a day, sometimes twice. If the baby has two bowel movements in a day, the second one is relatively loose, with more milk curds. The baby is fed 6-7 times a day. The baby weighed 6.86 pounds at birth, 8.5 pounds at one month, 9.8 pounds at two months, and 10.2 pounds at 69 days. The baby is taking prebiotics and probiotics, one pack per day, and has been on them for five or six days. Previously, the baby took probiotics for six days, but there was no change. The baby urinates more than 20 times a day. Should I switch to a different formula?Doctor's answer:
This happens once or twice a day, which cannot be considered abnormal. Many formula-fed babies may experience this situation again. There is no need to use probiotics. You can have a stool test to check for any abnormalities. If there are no abnormalities, there is no need to switch to a new formula. For children under 6 months, it is best to persist with exclusive breastfeeding or mixed feeding. If conditions do not permit, formula feeding can be used. In winter, pay attention to keeping the child's abdomen warm to prevent them from catching a cold.