A baby's digestive system is definitely not fully developed, so overeating can affect the digestive function of food. The health of a baby can be easily judged by the shape of their stool. For example, if a baby's stool is soft at one and a half years old, there must be a reason. The normal stool shape and texture are hard. So, what factors cause soft stool in a one and a half year old baby?
1 and a half year old baby has soft stool
The baby's irregular stool may be caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction, weak spleen, diarrhea caused by colitis, and other reasons. To solve the problem of baby's irregular stool, parents should first pay attention to the baby's hygiene and exercise more to increase their resistance. In addition, they can add some vegetables to help the baby digest.
Breastfeeded newborns have unformed stool, which is usually in the form of paste or water, and may contain nipple or mucus inside. And babies who are artificially fed have a harder texture in their stool, which is basically formed. After adding complementary foods (especially solid foods), the baby's stool will gradually form and become harder, approaching that of an adult.
What should I do if my baby's stool is soft at 1 and a half years old?
1. Babies, like adults, can experience irregular bowel movements due to diarrhea. Diarrhea in babies refers to a change in the nature and frequency of their stool compared to normal, mainly characterized by changes in appearance. It can present as loose, watery, mucous, or bloody stools, or an increase in the frequency of daily bowel movements compared to normal. If the baby has such symptoms during bowel movements, the mother should pay attention when taking care of the baby.
2. If the baby's stool is not formed due to diarrhea, it is recommended that if breastfeeding, the mother must pay attention to her own diet, focusing on light and healthy nutrition, and avoid eating greasy and indigestible foods, which can easily stimulate the baby's digestive system, causing indigestion and diarrhea. If the baby's stomach is uncomfortable, do not give her food randomly, only drink milk.
3. At the same time, mothers can supplement their babies with water and electrolytes appropriately. If it is only for stopping diarrhea, it will prevent the bacteria and viruses in the body from being excreted with feces, and instead worsen the condition of infants and young children. Of course, babies can also be given probiotics to improve their gut microbiota. As long as you pay more attention to your diet, the problem of irregular stools in babies can be effectively alleviated.
The younger the baby, the weaker their digestive function. If the baby suffers from diarrhea or gastroenteritis, it will affect the formation of their stool. Normally, after adding complementary foods, the stool of the baby will become hard and still form. If the baby's stool becomes soft and does not form, it is necessary to prevent certain diseases in the baby and take medication if necessary to relieve them.
