Many new parents often don't know what or what to do about their baby's situation. Usually, if parents see their baby having a lot of eye droppings, yellow urine, dry stool, or thick and white tongue coating, many parents will start to worry about whether the baby is sick. So, what is the reason for the yellow and strong taste of urine in babies over one year old?
What is the reason for a one year old baby having yellow urine and a strong odor
The color of a baby's urine is closely related to the amount of water they drink and the amount of sweat they sweat. If the baby drinks more water and sweats less, their urine output will be higher, and their urine color will be light and transparent. If a baby drinks less water, sweats more, or has a fever, their urine output will decrease, the color will turn dark yellow, and the odor will be strong. Therefore, the yellow and strong odor of urine in babies over one year old is related to the elimination of water and sweat.
How to observe a baby's health status through urination
1. Abnormal odor. If the fresh urine discharged by a baby has a special moldy odor, it suggests that the baby may have congenital phenylketonuria, which is often accompanied by low intelligence and should be intervened and treated early.
2. Milky white urine. When the baby's liquid intake is insufficient, urine concentration may occur, and the crystals of phosphate and urate in the urine will make the urine appear milky white. This situation is more common in the cold winter. If babies who have already started consuming complementary foods consume a large amount of apples, persimmons, and other foods that contain high levels of phosphate and urate, they may also develop milky white urine.
3. Yellow urine. Baby's yellow urine may be caused by low water intake and improper feeding. If the baby's urine turns yellow shortly after birth, it may be due to neonatal jaundice. If the baby's urine is not only dark yellow, but also accompanied by yellowing of the skin, white eyes, and other areas, it is possible that pathological jaundice has occurred.
4. Red or brown urine. Physiological injuries, urinary tract infections, inflammation, lack of coagulation factors, exposure to toxic substances, and abnormal immune system function can all cause hematuria in babies, resulting in urine appearing red or brown. Parents must take their baby to the hospital as soon as possible in this situation.
If a mother finds that her baby's urine is yellow and has a strong odor, there is no need to worry too much. It is because the baby is dehydrated or sweating a lot. At this time, the mother should mainly give the baby more water to drink, which can slightly relieve the symptoms. However, mothers should be careful not to give their babies too much water at once. They should drink small amounts in multiple portions. Additionally, they can give their babies fruits that are high in water content.
