should i be worried? is it diahrea? could it be because i gave him water? what should i do?
2007-02-02 06:52:10 · 16 answers · asked by chukcha 2 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
That's gross! Why don't you potty train the kid already.
2007-02-02 06:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
If you're getting more than two dirty diapers an hour, call the doctor. If you're not getting any wet diapers, take him to the doctor. Diarrhea is typically defined as eight or more stools in twelve hours.
Babies DO NOT need to drink water or juice. Period. The End. They get all their nutritional and fluid needs from breastmilk or formula. By giving them other liquids, you fill their tummy on it and then the refuse their feedings - which is what should NOT happen.
2007-02-02 07:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not excessive in terms of many times per hour, it's perfectly normal. If you're breastfeeding it's expected to have very watery stools. And it could be because you gave water, but water is healthy.
2007-02-02 07:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While most young infants do have loose stools, if they are watery, you need to take him to a doctor quickly. Infants can become dehydrated quickly which can be very dangerous. As for giving him water, I don't think this is the cause. Formula is mixed with water for babies that are formula fed. It is not necessary to give babies water alone though. They get all they need from breast milk or formula.
2007-02-02 07:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A one month old shouldn't have water unless the doctor tells you it is ok, and you should call the doctor, a baby can get dehydrated very fast. Babies at this stage do have runny stools but if he is going non-stop and is just like water call the doctor, i would call the doctor before asking people on here, but no two people are the same
2007-02-02 06:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ethel has the right idea. No Karo syrup. Oatmeal and prunes work great. Lay off the rice cereal for a while.
2016-05-24 05:46:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be because you gave him water... they only need breastmilk/formula at this age. If it continues then I would get him checked... they can become dehydrated easily if they have a lot of diarrhea (which it may or may not be). He may just be going through a change in his digestive system.
Don't give him more water... have him check if it continues.
2007-02-02 06:57:30 · answer #7 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just relax, water wont hurt him, he is only one month he could still be reacting to the birth or breast milk.Give him another day or so just watch him closely.New borns have loose stools anyway. Call his doctor.
2007-02-02 06:58:03 · answer #8 · answered by angelunawrs 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
abnormal stools for more that 24hrs in very young babies need medical attention as they can dehydrate really quickly. if you are in uk call nhs direct for advice or speak to your local pharmacy.
2007-02-02 06:58:05 · answer #9 · answered by ginger 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A one month old baby doesn't need water. It can actually be dangerous for him.
Is he breastfed or formula fed? Breastfed babies do typically have very loose stooles.
Is it foul smelling?
2007-02-02 06:55:57 · answer #10 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If your child has had diarrhea for more than 24 hrs. Get him to the Dr. People do not understand how bad dehydration is, it can really create severe problems. Start him on Pedialyte and get to the DR. ASAP!! PLEASE
2007-02-02 06:56:16 · answer #11 · answered by Equinox 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋