Baby's stool is very watery

Every baby is the apple of the parents' eyes, so parents will be very worried about any physical problems of the baby. The baby's stool is also a barometer of whether the gastrointestinal system is healthy, so by observing the baby's stool, we can effectively infer whether there is a problem with the baby's gastrointestinal system. So if parents find that their baby's stool is very watery, what is the cause?

My baby's stool is very watery, what's going on?

1. Indigestion caused by improper feeding by parents is a common cause of loose and watery stools in babies. Most babies have loose and watery stools for this reason.

2. In addition, if the baby is exposed to some adverse stimulation, it will also cause the abnormal phenomenon of loose stools like water. Such adverse stimulation mainly includes overheating, cold, excessive mental tension, being frightened, and bad mood, etc.

3. In addition, if the baby eats something that causes allergies, the stool will be very loose and watery. Lactose intolerance is also very common for babies. Lactose intolerance can cause abdominal distension and diarrhea in babies, making the feces very thin and watery.

What should I do if my baby's stool is very watery?

Due to differences in eating habits, health conditions and individual differences, the nutrients (mainly fat) contained in some mothers' breast milk exceed the baby's needs, which will cause diarrhea in the baby, which is usually called "physiological diarrhea."

If the baby has no other symptoms except increased frequency of bowel movements, has a good appetite, does not vomit, and his growth and development are not affected, then it is not caused by any disease. After adding complementary foods, the bowel movements will gradually return to normal, and the mother does not need to worry too much. Babies with "physiological diarrhea" do not need medication, and generally the effect will be achieved by changing the baby's diet to milk or other dairy products.

If you don't want to wean your baby, you can shorten the time of each feeding and let your baby only eat the first half of the milk which is high in protein and low in fat. This can also improve the situation. If necessary, the mother can drink a large cup of light salt water half an hour to an hour before breastfeeding to dilute the breast milk, and then feed the baby.

Baby diarrhea is the most common gastrointestinal disease in infants and young children. The root cause of diarrhea in babies is poor immune function and weak resistance to viruses and bacteria. When the intestines are infected, it is easy to get diarrhea. At the same time, if the baby is fed too much, food accumulation will cause diarrhea in the baby. In addition, allergies, colds, etc. will also be accompanied by diarrhea symptoms.

During the period of acute diarrhea in babies, they should fast for a short period of time, generally not more than 8 hours. You should also replenish fluids appropriately and eat small meals frequently. If necessary, you can also let your baby take probiotics such as Pangdeshen and Biostime, which have good effects.

It is definitely abnormal for a baby's stool to be watery. It may be caused by improper feeding by parents. If your baby has such a situation, you must actively find the cause and take timely measures. It would be best if you pay active attention to and adopt the causes and countermeasures introduced in this article.