Q. How to control loose motions in a 1 month old baby?

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It is so sad to hear about his mom.

• First, we need to clarify whether he has diarrhea, because sometimes, increased frequency of stools due to gastrocolic reflex may be considered as diarrhea.

• If he has diarrhea, then we need to look at the causes, for example, infection, faulty feeding, etc. Then we can plan the management.

• So you tell me about the following.

1. What is the frequency and consistency of the stools?
2. Does he have a fever? Is there a decrease in feeding?
3. How do you prepare the feed? Do you maintain hygiene?

• For prevention, you need to maintain hygiene.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Here, I got the clue to solve the issue.

• The whole problem is that added sugar. Nothing should be added to the baby's milk. It causes increased osmolarity and leads to feed intolerance due to decreased absorption.

• Babies pass a stool after feed due to gastrocolic reflex, but it should not be watery, and growth should be adequate.

• There should be no compromise on the hygiene. Baby should be fed by spoon and not with a bottle. If a bottle is a must, then try to keep 8 to 10 bottles for a day and clean them immediately after feeding. Better to give formula feed, it will be hygienic.

• Monitor the baby's weight every week on the same machine, and it will increase the concentration of the caregiver about baby care. And they will be more concerned.

• Right now, he does not need antibiotics if feeding is well and activity is good. Monitor the temperature, if there is a fever of more than 100 F, then we need to give antibiotics. Keep in touch with a pediatrician.

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