New parents should observe whether their baby's bowel movements are normal, because by observing the characteristics of their stool, they can discover whether there are health problems. For example, some babies may have more milk valves in their stool, which is considered an abnormal situation. So, what happens when a 14 day old baby pulls its nipple?
1. A 14 day old baby has milk valves in their bowel movements, mostly white petal shaped particles composed of partially undigested protein and some fat. The reason for pulling the nipple is often related to improper feeding, such as excessive amount of milk powder or too thick milk powder preparation. However, when a baby's digestive system is just starting to function, the secretion of digestive enzymes is low, and excessive milk intake or too thick milk powder preparation can cause indigestion, resulting in more nipple openings in the stool.
2. If a baby catches a cold in the abdomen, it can cause gastrointestinal dysfunction and digestive symptoms, which is also a common reason for having more milk valves in their bowel movements. New parents should pay attention to feeding their babies reasonably, with appropriate milk temperature and proportion of formula. They should also keep the baby's abdomen warm to avoid and reduce pulling of the nipple.
3. If new parents find that their baby has a lot of milk valves and some mucous substances in their bowel movements, they should consider the possibility of pathological reasons, such as pediatric enteritis. They should take their baby to the pediatric department of the hospital for examination in a timely manner. If diagnosed with enteritis, they should follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment.
