Stool, Pediatrics FAQ

Should You Stop Night Feedings for Your 9-Month-Old? Pediatric Insights

Complementary foods? Should I stop night feeding? Hello Doctor, I have a few questions: 1. My son is currently 9 months and 20 days old, but he only weighs 7.8 kg. He has been hovering around 7 kg for a while, and I am really worried. He is currently eating Nestlé hydrolyzed ...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: 1. Your son is currently 9 months and 20 days old, weighing 7.8 kg, which corresponds to approximately the 3rd percentile on the growth chart for boys. His weight is indeed on the lighter side. The normal caloric requirement is 100 kcal/kg/day, so your baby should be con...

Is My 5-Month-Old's Green, Thick Stool Normal? Pediatric Insights

baby stool My child is five months old, and my mother-in-law says she should be "checking her stool." However, her bowel movements are still green and thick, not formed. Is this normal?

Dr. Zhang Guozhen Reply:
Dr. Chang Kuo-Chen from the Hsinchu County Hospital Pediatric Department responds as follows: A five-month-old baby has presented with green, thick stools. This does not seem to be abnormal and may be related to the type of formula being consumed. There is no need for excessive c...

Overcoming Toilet Training Fears in a 4.5-Year-Old Child

At four and a half years old, he/she insists on wearing diapers to have a bowel movement? Dear Dr. Wang, My son is currently four and a half years old, and his overall growth and development are healthy. However, there is one issue that has been troubling me: he is afraid of usi...

Dr. Wang Jiayi Reply:
Regarding your child's situation, please consider the following points: 1. Issues with bowel movements: It is best to establish a routine for daily bowel movements at a fixed time. If the stools are too hard and there is some constipation, it is advisable to increase the i...

Understanding Infant Feeding Issues: When Your Baby Refuses Formula

The baby is not drinking milk? Hello, doctor; my baby is currently 2 and a half months old. He has been constipated since 12 days after birth. We have tried 5 or 6 different formulas without success. The doctor recommended Similac Advance, which worked well for the first two days...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello, Your baby is 2.5 months old and weighs 6 kg, which is in the 75th percentile for girls, so that seems fine. The standard feeding amount is 100-150 cc per kilogram of body weight per day, and currently, she is receiving 120 cc. She is drinking 4-5 times a day, which amoun...

Understanding Loose Stools in Exclusively Breastfed Infants

Loose stools (exclusively breastfed) Hello, I am a breastfeeding mother, and my baby is four months old. His stools have been loose (golden yellow) for the past month. What should I do? Do I need to pay attention to my diet? Thank you for your response.

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
Generally, breastfed babies have yellowish stools that are softer or even watery. However, if the frequency of bowel movements is excessive and the infant's weight is not increasing, it is advisable to have a physician evaluate and examine the situation.

Understanding Dark Green Stool in Infants: Causes and Solutions

The stool is dark green? Hello Dr. Chang: My daughter is currently ten months old and is drinking Karatani formula milk, four times a day at 180cc each, along with about half a bowl of porridge (with vegetables and minced meat). Her stools are consistently dark green, and I’ve he...

Dr. Hong Shuokun Reply:
1. Dark green stools are related to the iron content in milk and typically change to yellow after six months to one year of age; this is due to an increase in solid foods and a decreased reliance on milk, leading to reduced demand. 2. Stools are often hard, occurring about every ...

Understanding Your Baby's Decreased Appetite and Green Stool Concerns

The baby's appetite is poor! The baby is currently 1 year and 3 months old, with a height of approximately 75 cm and a weight in the 9 kg range. Due to some nutritional deficiencies noted at the one-year mark, the doctor recommended switching to a different formula (Pepti Ju...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
At one year and three months old, the baby has a height of approximately 75 cm and a weight in the 9 kg range. Both height and weight fall within the normal range but are on the smaller side (around the 25th to 50th percentile). The baby consumes two servings of Pediasure (250 cc...

Understanding Infant Allergies: Key Concerns and Solutions for Parents

Regarding pediatric allergies..? Hello Doctor: My baby is over a month old and has seborrheic dermatitis. We did not perform a cord blood test at birth to check for allergic predisposition. I would like to ask: (1) Are there any other methods to check if my baby is allergic? My b...

Dr. Hong Shuokun Reply:
Dear mom, you are not at all foolish: To predict whether your baby will have allergies, there are two methods: 1) checking the allergy index in cord blood, or 2) considering the family history of allergies. If either parent has a history of allergies, the baby's chance of de...

Understanding Oily Gas in Children: Causes and When to Seek Help

Farting with an oily consistency? My son has been passing gas that has an oily discharge for the past couple of days. It gets on his underwear, but he hasn't had diarrhea or any other discomfort. His diet has been the same as ours, except for one meal where he had canned mea...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the likelihood of canned meat sauce mixed with noodles causing oily stools is extremely low. Oily stools typically occur only when there is a pancreatic dysfunction that prevents fat digestion and absorption. The swelling on your lips may be rela...

Understanding Urticaria in Infants: Symptoms, Causes, and Care

Urticaria? My son is seven months old. Four days ago, for some unknown reason, he started having severe diarrhea, with many brownish mucus and blood streaks in his stool. We consulted a doctor who advised us to give him lactose-free formula. However, after switching to that, his ...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
Due to the lack of a personal examination, it can only be speculated that it may be a viral rash, urticaria, or...

Safe Remedies for Infant Constipation: Nurse Tips and Concerns

The nurse advised me to use petroleum jelly for my child's constipation? Hello Dr. Zhang: My baby just turned one year old on April 4th, and she is still exclusively breastfed with three meals of solid food. She has a bowel movement 1-2 times a day, but she doesn't like...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
This diligent mother need not worry too much, as a depth of 5 cm is within acceptable limits and will not damage her child's rectum. However, it is still advisable to consult a pediatric gastroenterologist for evaluation and treatment of the constipation issue.

Understanding Rashes and Digestive Issues in Infants: A Guide for Parents

Rash My son just turned seven months old, and he has suddenly been experiencing diarrhea for the past few days. After seeing a doctor, we were told that he has a bacterial infection in his gastrointestinal tract and switched to lactose-free formula. However, his stools have becom...

Dr. Zhang Guozhen Reply:
Dear Dr. Kuo-Chen Chang of the Hsinchu County Hospital Pediatric Department, Please find the following information regarding roseola. Roseola can occur in all seasons, but it is most commonly seen in late spring and late autumn. It primarily affects infants and young children be...

Understanding Your Baby's Unusual Stool Color: When to Seek Help

Abnormal stool color in infants? Hello Dr. Chang: My baby boy is currently 5 months old and has atopic dermatitis. Two months ago, we switched to hydrolyzed protein formula. However, over the past three months, his stool has changed from dark black to gray, with a tubular shape a...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
The stool color resembling volcanic mud (without any yellow mixed in) may be due to the use of intestinal adsorbents (such as Kopectin or Koline) or liver and biliary diseases that prevent bile from being excreted. It is recommended to promptly visit a pediatric gastroenterology ...

Is My Baby's Skin Color Healthy? Understanding Pediatric Concerns

Is the baby's skin color healthy? Hello, doctor... My baby was born at 35 weeks, weighing 2450 grams. His skin color is somewhat reddish and darker. He had a prolonged jaundice period and stayed in the hospital for one week. The doctor said that because he is smaller, the ja...

Dr. Zhang Guozhen Reply:
The Department of Pediatrics at Zhudong Hospital, Dr. Chang Guo-Zhen, respectfully responds as follows: Neonatal jaundice can be classified into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice typically resolves over time, while pathological jaundice may ...

Understanding Pediatric Symptoms: Tonsillitis, Diarrhea, and Ear Infections

Tonsillitis + diarrhea + otitis media Hello, my daughter is over two years old and had a fever seven days ago. She was hardly eating and cried all day. We took her to the clinic where the doctor diagnosed her with tonsillitis. After taking the medication, her fever subsided, but ...

Dr. Zhang Guozhen Reply:
The following is a response from Dr. Chang Kuo-Chen of the Pediatric Department at the Hsinchu County Hospital: The 2-year-old child mentioned in the text, who was hospitalized due to fever and diarrhea and also has otitis media, is experiencing common acute illnesses seen in you...

Is My Baby's Milk Intake Too Low? Understanding Urinary Tract Infections

Is the milk supply too low? Urinary tract infection? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my son, who has just turned 5 months old. Since he was 2 months old, he hasn't been eating much. At 4 months, he weighed 5.5 kg, and now he is 6.5 kg. Is this growth too slow? C...

Dr. Lin Huizhen Reply:
Dear Dr. Lin Huizhen of the Pediatrics Department at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare: 1. Based on your child's age and weight, they are approximately at the 25th percentile on the growth curve. Generally speaking, the milk intake is indeed slightly lower, bu...

Is Lactose-Free Formula Safe for My Baby's Digestive Issues?

Lactose-free milk powder? Hello, doctor. My baby is currently 11.5 months old, measuring 76 cm and weighing 10.5 kg. She is lively, cheerful, and active, showing good growth. However, we have been facing persistent issues with her bowel movements. Three months ago, she had roseol...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
1. The nutritional composition of lactose-free formula is similar to that of regular infant formula, so it can be continued even if the baby is nearly one year old. Babies over one year old can also obtain balanced nutrition from the addition of complementary foods. 2. Hydrolyzed...

Managing Underweight and Frequent Illness in Young Children

The child is underweight and frequently catches colds? Dear Dr. Chang, My daughter is almost five years old, but her weight has never exceeded 20 kg; it has been between 16 to 18 kg for over two years. Her height is 113 cm. She is not very picky with food but cannot eat much; in...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
1. Relying on medication is not the best option. Your baby's growth curve is still acceptable and falls into the tall and thin category. Paying more attention to a balanced diet is the best approach. 2. If the symptoms are not too severe and do not significantly affect dai...

Understanding Constipation in Toddlers: A Guide for Parents

Bowel habits in three-year-old children? Hello Dr. Chang: My daughter is currently three and a half years old. Previously, her bowel movements were regular, but about half a month ago, after switching her formula (from S-26 Nutri-Start to S-26 Gold), she started experiencing pell...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
1. The presence of pellet-like stools followed by ribbon-like stools may indicate possible dehydration and prolonged retention of feces, leading to the absorption of moisture from the stool and resulting in hard stools. Therefore, even though there is daily bowel movement, it sti...

Understanding Baby's Bloating and Diarrhea: Tips for Parents

I'm sorry, but I need more context or content to provide a translation. Please provide the specific text Hello! My baby is almost one year old. She vomited once at 5 AM on Saturday and had two bowel movements at 10 AM on Sunday. The stools didn't seem very loose. Howeve...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: Recently, there has been an outbreak of rotavirus gastroenteritis, which primarily affects children under six years old. Patients may experience fever and vomiting, followed by diarrhea. Your baby is likely infected with rotavirus gastroenteritis, which can be confirmed th...

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