What is the cause of baby's loose and foamy stool?

The baby's stool can well reflect the baby's gastrointestinal problems, and it is also an issue that many parents often talk about. Once the stool is abnormal, it means that the baby has gastrointestinal problems, and sometimes it will even cause the baby to cry. Among them, the baby's stool is thin and foamy is a common symptom. If such a problem occurs, it is necessary to make timely adjustments. Let's understand what is going on with the baby's stool being thin and foamy.

What is the cause of baby's loose and foamy stool?

1. Caused by indigestion, when eating too much starch or sugary food, the food in the intestine will ferment more, and the stool will be dark brown, watery and foamy.

2. The baby caught a cold outdoors;

3. The baby’s belly is often exposed and not well protected.

What to do if your baby has diarrhea with foam

If your baby does not pass foam too often, don't worry too much, as it is probably caused by a cold. However, the digestive system of infants is not yet perfect at this stage, and indigestion is common. You should pay attention to your diet. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should also pay attention to her diet. The mother's diet should be light and easy to digest, and she should avoid spicy and dry foods, such as leeks, garlic, chili peppers, pepper, etc. She should also avoid eating cold and hard foods. If the baby has frequent bowel movements and has other discomforts, it is best to see a pediatrician.

A baby's stomach and intestines are very delicate, with low gastric acid secretion and insufficient enzyme activity, which can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort and digestive problems. When choosing formula milk, you should carefully select formula milk with added β-vegetable oil (affinity structural fat) and moderately hydrolyzed protein. Moderately hydrolyzed protein, which hydrolyzes protein macromolecules into a mixture of smaller molecules, reduces the burden of gastrointestinal digestion and makes it easier for babies to absorb. At the same time, the addition of probiotics cannot be ignored. Probiotics can secrete lactase to help digest lactose and alleviate constipation, bloating, diarrhea, etc. caused by lactose intolerance.

When there is a problem with the baby's body, we can only make good adjustments if we understand the cause. The above is an introduction to why the baby's stool is loose and foamy. When encountering such a problem, we know that it is generally caused by the baby's indigestion. We must not blindly give the baby medicine. We must consult a doctor in time. In addition, try not to let the baby's stomach get cold, and do not let the baby overeat.