Is it normal for baby to have milk curds in their stool?

Many new parents report that their babies have milk curds in their stools and they are very worried. What are milk curds? Is it normal for babies to have milk curds in their stools? Today we have invited a relevant expert to explain it to us. I believe that through her explanation, everyone will understand it very well.

Stool can reflect the baby's digestive condition. If parents pay attention to it, they can discover problems in time and adjust the diet. After one month, the frequency and nature of the baby's bowel movements may vary depending on different feeding methods. Breastfed babies defecate 2 to 3 times a day. The feces are soft and shapeless, golden in color, and have a sour odor. If it is left in the air for some time, a green color may be seen on the surface. This is due to the oxidation of bilirubin in the stool, which is normal. Children who are fed with milk defecate 1 to 2 times a day. Their feces are hard and formed, light yellow or clay-colored, and sometimes mixed with grayish-white "milk curds". They are very smelly, which is also normal. For some babies who are just one month old, every diaper they change is stained with a little feces. This is not diarrhea, but is caused by the immature nervous system of the baby, which cannot control the anal muscles well. It will gradually get better. Some babies have bowel movements 3 to 4 times a day, sometimes with undigested food. The stool is yellow-green and mushy. If the baby has a good appetite, is in good spirits, and is gaining weight normally, this temporary diarrhea does not require treatment and will heal on its own as the baby grows older.

There may be some curds in the stool, which are mainly due to some saponified substances in the breast milk. They look like small pieces and this is normal. It doesn't matter if there is a little foam occasionally, as long as there is not too much water, the baby is eating well and in good spirits, and there is no other crying or other discomfort, then it is basically normal. Mothers should be careful not to eat too much sweets.

Through the explanation of experts, we know that it is normal to have some milk curds in the stool. The appearance of milk curds is largely caused by the feeding method and indigestion. Therefore, in daily life, breastfed babies should not be allowed to eat too much, otherwise the nutrients in the breast milk will not be fully absorbed. For babies who are fed with milk powder, the method of preparing milk powder should be correct. After drinking the milk powder, it is best to give the child some warm water. I believe that this will cause no problems for the baby.