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 gastro-colic 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,

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Here, I got the clue to solve the issue.

1. 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.
2. Babies pass a stool after feed due to gastro-colic reflex, but it should not be watery, and growth should be adequate.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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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