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Watery stools of baby
My baby who is 20days old is passing watery stools..is it common ? What can I do to stop the same please advice
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Normal condition, exclusive breastfeeding needed
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Typical breastfeeding stools are watery and golden yellow . There's nothing to worry.
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Continue breastfeeding with adequate burping.
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Dr. Annpurna
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Rewa
Normal condition
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check for urine output. milk intake
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Dr. Chandan Barnwal
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Ranchi
Passing 8 to 12 stool in 24 hours is normal for newborns.
Feel relax if babies are passing urine 8 to 10 times a day and gaining his weight.
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always remember for exclusive breastfeeding.
if not possible, always use clean utensils and follow proper dilution method for babies feed.
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Dr. Pearl Mary Varughese
Paediatrics
7 yrs exp
Kottayam
Breast feeding babies pass frequently small amount of watery stools with yellow golden pellets like. It's normal. Continue to breastfeed and don't worry
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If there us blood in stools or you feel baby looks tired and is having fever or reduced urine output, then please show a doctor. Otherwise this is normal pattern of babies
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Dr. Richa Rashmi
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11 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please mention the quantity of each stool, no of stools per day and whether it is fowl smelling
If yes then baby might need treatment
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