Why does my baby’s poop contain foam?

If your baby's poop contains foam, the most common reasons are indigestion, diarrhea or enteritis. Generally, foamy stools are common when babies start to eat complementary foods. Part of the reason is that the baby cannot adapt to complementary food all at once, so the mother is required to proceed step by step. On the other hand, complementary foods are not easy to digest and the amount of food consumed is too large. Let’s take a look at what babies should do when they encounter this situation.

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 your baby is breastfeeding, then the mother should also pay attention to her own diet. The mother should eat light and easy-to-digest food, and avoid spicy and dry foods, such as leeks, garlic, chili peppers, pepper, etc., and avoid eating cold and hard foods. If the baby has frequent bowel movements and has other discomforts, it is best to see a pediatrician.

If your baby is suffering from diarrhea, do not add complementary foods to your baby and do not change his eating habits casually. Pay special attention to helping your baby replenish water. Also, a reminder: if your baby has stomach discomfort, you must not blindly give your baby various medicines, because all medicines are toxic. If you blindly take medicines, it is likely to increase your baby's stomach discomfort.

What you must pay attention to is that when your baby first starts to add complementary foods, you must take it slow. Pay attention to not feeding too much while maintaining balanced nutrition. Be sure to eat small meals frequently and arrange the diet reasonably. This way there will be no bubbles in the stool. Including bottles and other utensils used by babies must be sterilized to prevent diseases from entering the body through the mouth.