My 7 months old baby passes loose stools 5 to 6 times a day. What to do?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My baby is 7 months and 10 days old and initially, he was suffering from a runny nose, two weeks back. This week, he has loose motions, and he passes stools 5 to 6 times a day. We consulted a doctor, who gave him Sporlac and Zinc dry powder suspension. He is now pooping 2 to 3 times out of which, two seems to be loose motions but generally, he used to poop once in three days. I have also replaced Sporlac with Enterogermina from past two days. Please suggest what should be done.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand the situation you are in.
- Loose motions once started in a child might take at least 7 to 10 days to subside. Passing two to three loose stools per day is not a big issue until your child is active, taking feeds well, and passing urine adequately.
- So continue the same medicines for three more days and watch for improvement.
Thank you, take care of your child.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thanks for the prompt reply. I have one more query. Can we feed formula milk and Cerelac wheat?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
- It is always recommended to give mother's milk as long as possible rather than giving formula milk. But if mother's milk is insufficient or not available for some reason, you can opt for formula milk.
- Likewise, it is always better to feed your baby with homemade food rather than going for commercial preparations like Ceralac.
Thank you, and have a nice day.
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