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What Causes Alternative Constipation And Loose Stool In Child?

I have a 2 month old baby. He is strictly bottle fed and he is on Enfamil Gentlease. He seems to be very gassy, fussy, burps a lot throughout the day. He seems to have trouble pooping at times. When he does go, it sounds very explosive. His stools will be very loose and watery. Sometimes you think he is done going, but you go to take off his diaper and he is still pushing out his poop, but like I said it is really loose & watery. Could he be allergic to his formula?
Tue, 6 Jan 2015
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Hi,

I am sorry for the health problems your 2 month old baby is having.

From what you are describing, it seems that your baby is not tolerating the formula well. I advise to consult with her pediatrician to run food allergy/intolerance testing.

Meanwhile, I advise to:
- change formula milk
- let her burp immediately after feeding to help her release the gas while feeding
- give her simethicone drops to ease gas and tummy pain
- keep a good hygiene when preparing her bottle feeding

All the best!
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What Causes Alternative Constipation And Loose Stool In Child?

Hi, I am sorry for the health problems your 2 month old baby is having. From what you are describing, it seems that your baby is not tolerating the formula well. I advise to consult with her pediatrician to run food allergy/intolerance testing. Meanwhile, I advise to: - change formula milk - let her burp immediately after feeding to help her release the gas while feeding - give her simethicone drops to ease gas and tummy pain - keep a good hygiene when preparing her bottle feeding All the best!