Stool, Pediatrics FAQ

Probiotics for Infants: Addressing Constipation and Formula Concerns

Lactic acid bacteria Hello, doctor. My child is 2 months old and has a bowel movement every two days. I would like to help him have daily bowel movements. Is it okay to supplement with probiotics? He is currently drinking a mixture of Nestlé hydrolyzed protein formula and Meiji f...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Having a bowel movement every two days is considered normal, as long as the stool is not hard. There is no need to supplement with lactobacillus for this reason (especially since newborns already have a sufficient amount of beneficial bacteria in their intestines, and additional ...

Blood in Stool: What Parents Should Know About Pediatric Concerns

Blood in the stool? Hello Dr. Hsiao, My child is currently 2 years and 4 months old and is in the process of learning to use the toilet. Recently, I have noticed some bright red blood in the stool after bowel movements. It's not a lot, but it is fresh blood. Should I take ...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Bright red blood in the stool is generally indicative of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (as blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract tends to be darker). In infants and young children, the most common cause is anal fissures, which occur due to the narrowness of the anal sphin...

Understanding Yellowing Eyes and Skin in Preschoolers: When to Seek Help

The sclera of a child (around four years old) appears yellowish? Hello, doctor. My daughter is currently four years old, and I recently noticed that the whites of her eyes are yellowish, and her palms and soles are also yellowish (which I noticed since she was a baby). Could this...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear WENDY: Hello! The yellowing of the sclera (the white part of the eyes) and the palms and soles may indicate liver or biliary diseases. It could also be due to the consumption of foods rich in pigments, such as papaya or carrots. If the stool is not grayish-white, the latter ...

Understanding Hard Stools in Infants: Causes and Solutions

Hard stools? Hello, doctor. My baby is currently 4 and a half months old. Recently, I’m not sure if it’s because I started adding rice cereal, but his stools have become very hard. I have stopped the rice cereal and only added it to his formula, but his stools are still hard. Pre...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
A four-and-a-half-month-old baby with constipation can be given a small amount of water (not too much) between feedings, as well as diluted fruit juice with a higher concentration (higher osmotic pressure). Once the baby has started eating solid foods, it is recommended to provid...

Understanding Your Baby's Stool: Common Concerns and Solutions

Baby stool issues? Hello, doctor. My sister is currently over 7 months old (she will turn 8 months on the 16th). I have a few questions to ask you, thank you. (1) My sister has consistently had soft stools, which are green or greenish-yellow in color. Is this normal? (2) Due ...

Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: 1. The color of the stool is greenish-yellow, which is considered normal. You can refer to the "Infant Stool Chart" in the Children's Health Handbook. 2. Diaper rash can easily be complicated by fungal infections, so it is best to see a doctor. Additional...

Understanding Oral Thrush and Common Pediatric Concerns

Angular Cheilitis (2) Dear Dr. Pei, I have a few questions to ask you: (1) My child was diagnosed with oral thrush last Wednesday. The first three packets of medication were mixed with milk for drinking, but I later realized they should be applied topically, so I switched to t...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Xiaofen, (1) After medication, oral thrush usually disappears within about 3 days. If the white spots have not completely cleared after finishing the last dose of medication, it is advisable to consult a pediatrician. (2) Sources of air in the gastrointestinal tract includ...

Understanding Baby's Bowel Movements: What Parents Need to Know

Bowel issues (continued) Hello, doctor... I previously asked about my baby's bowel movement issues. If overfeeding does not affect my baby's bowel movements, will the absence of nighttime feedings have an impact? Excluding the formula issue (since my baby just had about...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Not drinking night milk will not affect the baby's bowel movements. It is acceptable for a baby to have a bowel movement every 2 to 3 days, as long as the stool is not hard. Green stool simply indicates that the baby is excreting excess iron that is not needed, and does not ...

Understanding Baby's Bowel Issues: Feeding Patterns and Constipation Concerns

Bowel issues? Hello, my baby is currently 7 days away from turning 3 months old. Due to work commitments, I have my mother-in-law take care of the baby every other day. She feeds the baby a lot; a 900-gram can of formula is finished in 6 days. I have asked her to feed the baby ev...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. Issues with formula preparation can potentially affect bowel movements (if the formula is too diluted, stools may be less frequent; if it is too concentrated, stools may be loose). Feeding too much does not necessarily impact bowel movements. 2. Fixed feeding schedules are n...

Managing Cold Symptoms and Digestive Issues in Infants

Cold and bowel issues? Hello, Doctor He: 1. I would like to ask about my daughter, who is currently two and a half months old, weighing 4,700 grams and measuring 55 centimeters. She was born weighing 2,500 grams and measuring 47 centimeters. Currently, she is consuming 140 cc of...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. At two and a half months, the weight is 4700 grams (10-25 percentile), height is 55 cm (25 percentile), and the weight has increased by 2200 grams since birth. This growth is considered normal (typically, infants gain about 1 kg per month in the first few months). It is also n...

Understanding Green Stool in Breastfed Infants: Is It Normal?

Green stool in infants? Director He: I would like to ask you a question: My son is almost 2 weeks old! He has been exclusively breastfed by my wife. We have been monitoring the color of his stools daily, and they have been changing within the normal three colors. However, for the...

Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: The stool comparison card in the children's health handbook is primarily used to screen for intrahepatic cholestasis or biliary obstruction in infants. Bile is normally yellow or green; stools that are not grayish-white or very pale yellow are considered normal. While...

Are Antibiophilus and Bifidobacterium Safe for Infants?

Adelbit capsules and Bifidobacterium? The baby is currently almost one year old and I would like to supplement with probiotics. The baby usually has hard stools, and based on a friend's suggestion, I would like to know if these two options are suitable for infants: 1. Chines...

Dr. He Ciyuan Reply:
Both of these belong to the Lactobacillus genus and can be used, but they are not the primary treatment methods. It is important to note that since the baby is approaching one year old, it is recommended to gradually reduce milk intake and increase the consumption of solid foods....

Addressing Pediatric Digestive Issues: Tips for Improving Baby's Appetite

Bowel issues Hello Doctor: My baby just turned 8 months old, weighing 7 kg and measuring 69 cm. At six months, we switched to Jin Ke Bei Ke formula, giving 150 cc four times a day along with complementary foods, and bowel movements were normal. However, after turning seven months...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: It is reasonable for bowel movements to occur three times a day to once every three days, so there is no need to worry too much. At 8 months old and weighing 7 kg, it is indeed a bit slow in growth, especially since there has been no weight gain in the past month. Lactose-...

Best Foods to Relieve Constipation in Toddlers: Expert Tips

Constipation and hard stools? Hello Dr. Wang: My baby is now twelve months old. Yesterday, I consulted online about my baby's current issues with constipation and hard stools. Dr. Wang suggested not to add goat milk formula. If we are not adding that, what complementary food...

Dr. Wang Jiayi Reply:
Hello, Xiao Yi: For children who are one year old, they can generally consume adult foods such as fresh milk, soy milk, fruits, and chicken soup. However, please pay attention to the following: 1. The food should not be heavily flavored or too salty (if an adult finds it just rig...

Understanding Constipation and Hard Stools in Infants: Causes and Solutions

Constipation and hard stools? Hello Dr. Wang: My baby has been experiencing constipation and hard stools recently. Could this be a gastrointestinal issue, or is it related to the formula? I am using a combination of goat milk powder and rice cereal along with the formula. I prepa...

Dr. Wang Jiayi Reply:
1. How many months old is your child now? 2. I do not recommend the use of goat milk formula; however, if you prefer goat milk formula, please ensure it is specifically labeled as "infant formula." 3. Solid foods should be used according to the recommended amounts i...

Is Your Baby's Green Stool Normal? Understanding Infant Digestive Changes

Is the baby's stool considered normal? Hello Doctor: My sister is currently 2 months old. A week ago, her stool changed from golden yellow to dark green, with the front half being dark green and the back half golden yellow (the back half was a bit watery). However, in the pa...

Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: In terms of color, a baby's stool that is yellow or green is considered normal; pale yellow or grayish-white is abnormal. You can refer to the color chart in the children's health handbook for images and descriptions of infant stool colors. If the stool is slight...

Is Your Baby Constipated? When to Seek Help for Bowel Issues

Not having a bowel movement for a week? Hello, Director. My child has been exclusively breastfed since birth on May 12. However, from July 8 to July 16, the child did not have a bowel movement (previously, bowel movements were normal). During this period, the child experienced so...

Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
At two to three months old, infants may eat less, and if their activity level is normal and there are no other symptoms, it could be due to a nursing strike, which is not a cause for concern. Occasional spitting up does not indicate any special significance; however, it is import...

Managing Infant Constipation: Tips for Parents of Post-Surgery Babies

Infant constipation Hello Doctor, I am a father of a nine-month-old girl. My daughter underwent surgery for a ventricular septal defect on the 15th of last month. Everything was normal after the surgery, but after returning home for recovery, she started having difficulties with ...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Dear Dad Zhou: 1. For infants, it is sufficient to change their diapers more than six times a day. Juice and breast milk also provide hydration, but juice contains higher sugar content and should be given in moderation, not as a complete substitute for water. 2. Fruit purees th...

Persistent Fever and Diarrhea in Children: When to Seek Hospital Care

Persistent fever and diarrhea? My child has had a high fever for several days, with intermittent fever and diarrhea, sometimes watery stools and sometimes normal. The pediatrician said this is a typical case of gastroenteritis, but despite taking medication, the fever and diarrhe...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Dear Xiao Juan, In response to your question, most fevers in children are caused by infections, so identifying the cause of the infection is more important. Since your child has diarrhea, it is possible that the fever is caused by gastroenteritis. The key points to monitor for g...

Understanding Bacterial and Viral Infections in Young Children

Bacteria and viruses? Hello, doctor. I have a two-year and two-month-old son. He started showing some cold symptoms on May 7th, such as a mild fever (not exceeding 39 degrees Celsius), cough, and runny nose. By May 11th, he was almost recovered. However, two days later, on May 14...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Dear YOYO Mom, In response to your questions, here are the details: 1. There are many reasons that can cause a child to have a fever (such as infections, autoimmune diseases, drug fever, summer fever, vaccinations, tumors, etc.). In pediatrics, over 90% of cases are due to infe...

Understanding Folliculitis in Infants: Causes, Symptoms, and Care Tips

Folliculitis? Hello Doctor, I have a question: My child is almost 2 months old. Recently, over the past week, he has developed many small bumps on his skin that look like rashes, especially on his face (there are also quite a few on his body and limbs). He seems to be very itch...

Dr. Wang Jiayi Reply:
1. Folliculitis does not seem to have a direct relationship with atopic dermatitis or formula milk. 2. Maintain a dry and non-humid environment; infants' clothing must be made of 100% cotton. Regularly wipe the entire body with warm water, and avoid using strong degreasing...

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