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Can Persisting Loose Stools In Children Cause Dehydration?

My 9 month old has had very runny poo s for last 2-3 days. Can be 3-5 poo s a day. Only thing i can think of is that he does have quite a bit of sweet potato, carrot etc in his diet and i recently tried some blended sweetcorn. He is taking feeds (approx3-4oz QDS) and minimal water with meals, should i be worried about dehydration?
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
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Good evening..!!

Its not the number of times your baby passes stools but the quantity that is important.

If she becomes dull, lethargic, not passing urine adequately then it indicates dehydration.

Thank you, have a nice day..!!!
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Can Persisting Loose Stools In Children Cause Dehydration?

Good evening..!! Its not the number of times your baby passes stools but the quantity that is important. If she becomes dull, lethargic, not passing urine adequately then it indicates dehydration. Thank you, have a nice day..!!!