What should I do if my child has milk curds in his poop?

Since the baby is still young and cannot speak, the only way to detect any physical discomfort is through careful observation by the parents. In fact, parents can judge the baby's physical health by the baby's stool. For example, the baby's stool with curds is mostly caused by indigestion. Parents can give the baby some probiotics to help digestion. If the baby is breastfeeding, mothers should try to eat a light diet and eat less greasy and spicy food.

The reason why baby has a lot of milk curds in his stool

The characteristics of normal stool are related to feeding methods. The stools of breastfed babies are golden yellow, occasionally slightly green and relatively thin; or they are ointment-like, uniform, sour and without foam. Normally, the neonatal period has more bowel movements, usually 2-5 times a day, but some babies may have 7-8 bowel movements a day. As the child grows older, the frequency of bowel movements will gradually decrease, and after 2-3 months the frequency of bowel movements will be reduced to 1-2 times a day.

Therefore, if a breastfed baby has looser stools or more frequent bowel movements, parents do not need to worry as long as the baby is in good spirits, is feeding well, and is gaining weight normally. If the baby is fed formula, the stool is usually light yellow or khaki, dry, rough, like a hard paste, and often has an unpleasant fecal odor. If there is more sugar in the milk, the stool may become soft and have a slightly rotten odor, and the amount of stool will be larger each time. Sometimes there is grayish white "milk curds" mixed in the stool.

The key is to pay attention to the baby's mental state and appetite. As long as the baby is in good spirits, eats well, sleeps well, and has ideal weight gain, there is no need to worry. However, the baby should be closely observed. Once abnormal stools occur, such as watery stools, egg-drop soup-like stools, bloody stools, tarry stools, etc., the baby may be sick and should be seen by a doctor in time.

What should I do if my baby poops with milk clots?

It is recommended that mothers should not eat too greasy food, not have too much protein, and not take excessive calcium supplements. Mothers should also pay attention to keeping the baby's abdomen warm. If the baby's height and weight growth is normal, mothers do not need to worry too much. Usually, they should increase the amount of boiled water for the baby appropriately, massage the baby's abdomen after feeding, develop the habit of regular bowel movements, and if necessary, give the baby some probiotics under the doctor's advice and guidance.

If your baby has always had curds in the milk regardless of whether he is drinking breast milk or formula, and his height and weight are up to standard and he is in good spirits, then don't worry too much. This is generally normal, and the baby will naturally have no curds in the milk as he grows older and develops more fully. If you are really worried, take your baby to see a doctor.