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My baby is passing stool post every feed
My Child is 25 days old. We are feeding him formula milk with bottle and maintaining the required hygiene.
He is passing stool post every feed though small in quantity.
Is this something worrying ?
Please suggest.
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Passing stools after every feed is common and normal in the first few weeks. Known as the “gastrocolic reflex” – feeding stimulates the bowel to move. Especially seen in formula-fed babies or those with a strong reflex.
If baby is: Feeding well,Gaining weight, Stools are yellow/mustard, not foul-smelling or watery, Active, passing urine regularly-Then no treatment is needed. It’s a normal pattern that often settles by 6–8 weeks.
Next Steps
Ensure correct formula dilution as per instructions.
Maintain good bottle hygiene (sterilize bottles properly).
Avoid switching formulas frequently unless advised by a doctor.
No need to use gripe water or over-the-counter medications.
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Red flags:
Stools are watery, explosive, or very mucousy
Baby appears weak, not feeding, or has vomiting
Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, reduced urine, sunken eyes)
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This is normal mechanism known as gastrocoloc colic reflex . There is nothing to worry untill the child is active, feeding well , gaining weight and no lethargy
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Take care of proper milk dilution and potable water
The stool pattern seems normal
Check the hydration - at least 6-8 wet nappies a day
Monitor weight gain
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings it's normal stool pattern for babies
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