My 4 month old's urine has a strong odor to it. My husband thinks it might be dehydration, but she doesn't have any signs of it (sunken soft spot, dry mouth/eyes, etc). Is this normal for a formula and rice cereal fed baby?
2007-01-11 12:16:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Here are some sites that address strong urine odors:
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/baby/babyills/babygenitalprobs/10910.html
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/baby/babyills/11527.html
http://www.fpnotebook.com/URO52.htm
2007-01-12 02:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your baby is having plenty of wet diapers each day, dehydration may not be the issue. I would suggest calling your pediatrician because strong and especially foul smelling urine may be a sign of infection. Also, is your baby overly fussy, running a fever, have decreased appetite, or any vomiting? These may be signs of infection. My best advice to you...Never be afraid to call your pediatrician, whatever time of day it is. This is what they are there for. You know your child better than anyone and if something does not seem right to you...CALL! Good Luck.
2007-01-11 21:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There can be many reasons why your baby's urine has a strong ordor. I'm not a doctor, but if you are getting wet diaper, she's not dehydrated. However, odd-smelling urine can sometimes be a sign of a urinary tract infection. Of course, there are other symptoms that usually come with that, like fever and crabbiness. The best thing to do is to ask your doctor. UTIs aren't all that uncommon and they are easy to treat.
2007-01-11 20:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by Dawn D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is still having a normal amount of wet diapers then you should ask your pediatrician. Normally odor is a sign of infection.
2007-01-11 20:29:56 · answer #4 · answered by Summer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an infection. Call and talk with a nurse in your pediatricians office.
2007-01-11 20:25:39 · answer #5 · answered by I love winter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the formula,my son had this problem for a while and we ended up changing his formula and it regulated.
2007-01-11 20:23:25 · answer #6 · answered by Erin W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the baby needs water just like adults.
2007-01-11 20:26:06 · answer #7 · answered by linda a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give her more milk or a water bottle now that shes getting solids
2007-01-11 20:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots od vitamin and protein can make odour and your husband is right too.
2007-01-11 20:52:36 · answer #9 · answered by Cutie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur baby could have UTI. call ur pediatrician right away
2007-01-11 20:27:46 · answer #10 · answered by laine m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋