What to do if your baby has mucus in his stool

Many experienced parents, when taking care of their babies, always judge whether the baby can absorb food better by the baby's stool. However, many mothers encounter the phenomenon of their babies having mucus in their stools, so they are always very worried, fearing that it will cause gastroenteritis, which will have a certain impact on the baby's health and cause severe pain to the baby, so it must be relieved in time. Let's learn about what to do if the baby has mucus in the stool.

What to do if your baby has mucus in his stool

1. Drink more boiled water: Drink boiled water as soon as you wake up in the morning (because it can replenish the water lost at night, clean the intestines, eliminate waste, awaken the digestive system and restore overall function, clean the mouth, etc.! Mothers, don’t forget!), then drink milk half an hour later, and then drink a few sips of water after drinking milk (to dilute the milk and clean the mouth).

2. Drinking milk should be regular and intermittent (babies 0 to 1 month old: once every 2 hours, or 4 hours at night; babies 1 to 2 months old: once every 2 to 3 hours, or 3 to 5 hours at night; babies 2 to 4 months old: once every 3 to 4 hours, or 4 to 6 hours at night). This is because the baby's stomach and intestines are delicate and not fully developed, and they need to be fully emptied and rested to ensure the normal functioning of the digestion and absorption functions.

3 During the period, drink mainly boiled water and do not eat anything else. Replenish sufficient water to promote the improvement of digestion and absorption functions and eliminate waste and toxins in the body.

4 Breastfed babies: Mothers should eat light food, avoid seafood, avoid eating too cold or too hot food, and be selective with fruits, mainly neutral ones. They should also drink more boiled water. Pay attention to nipple hygiene and stop breastfeeding if the breast becomes inflamed.

5 Babies who are bottle-fed will have a weak digestive system due to incomplete nutrition (not as good as breast milk). You should observe the baby at all times and adjust the amount of food.

In addition: Whether the baby likes to drink water is a matter of habit. You should pay attention to cultivating good habits from the beginning. Do not add sugar or honey to boiled water. If the baby really doesn’t like to drink it, you can boil water with white radish or carrot. It may also be a problem with the pacifier or incorrect posture, so you should pay attention to adjust it.

6 Pay attention to your baby’s temperature, as this will also affect your baby’s appetite.

7 Once the baby is sick, reduce the amount of milk.

8 After the baby falls asleep every night, the mother can gently massage the baby's belly in a clockwise direction through the baby's clothes, from 10 times to a maximum of 30 times. This is beneficial to the baby's gastrointestinal digestion and absorption, and promotes the improvement of its functions. It is a very effective health exercise.

The above is an introduction to what to do if your baby has mucus in his stool. When encountering such a problem, parents should not blindly give their babies some medicines, because some medicines will have a certain irritation to the baby's stomach and intestines without understanding the cause of the disease. In addition, generally, babies have mucus in their stools due to indigestion. First of all, parents should make adjustments based on the baby's usual eating habits. In addition, they should let the baby drink more water and go to the hospital to consult a doctor when necessary.