Why is my 6 month old poop green? And what remedy can I do - #10202
He is just breastfed and will turn 6 months in 2 days when I plan to give him solid He’s been stooling green stuff some with mucus and once with some redness that looks like blood flakes since 2 days now… what is the problem and what can I do
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Try semi solid food Delay solids by 5–7 days until stools normalize Breastfeed more frequently to ensure baby gets hindmilk Offer one breast per feed (or let baby finish one breast fully before switching)
Hello dear Please be aware See as per clinical history it seems pseudo monas bacterial infection I suggest you please get tests done pcr or culture for confirmation and get consultation with pedetrician Regards
Adaeze. A 6-month-old exclusively breastfed baby passing green poop with some mucus, and one episode with reddish flakes can be concerning — but let’s break it down clearly.
Possible Causes of Green Poop in Breastfed Babies:
1. Foremilk-Hindmilk Imbalance
* Baby gets more watery, lactose-rich milk (foremilk) and less fat-rich milk (hindmilk). * Common if feeds are short or if you switch breasts too often. * Result: Green, frothy, or mucousy poop.
2. Minor Gut Irritation or Sensitivity
* Could be from something in your diet (e.g., cow’s milk, spicy food, caffeine). *May cause mild inflammation → mucus, greenish stool.
3 Possible Blood in Stool(red flakes)
* This might be from:A small anal fissure(crack from straining). Or cow milk protein sensitivity from your diet. * If it’s just once and baby is active, it’s not urgent — but watch closely
What You Can Do:
1. Improve Milk Balance:
* Let baby finish one breast fully before switching. * This helps them get both foremilk and fatty hindmilk.
2. Watch Your Diet: Avoid dairy, caffeine, spicy foods for a few days. * Eat simple, clean foods (like rice, dal, oats, boiled veggies).
3. Observe Baby:
* Is he active, feeding well, no fever? That’s a good sign. * Track poop: Any more blood? Any big change in frequency or behavior?
4. Consult paediatrician for better and planned treatment and follow up
* Blood in stool continue or increases * Baby has fever, vomiting,bloating, or poor feeding. * Baby becomes lethargic or irritable
No Medicines Needed Yet
* No need to give gripe water or antibiotics. * Do not start solids until baby’s tummy settles, even if 6 months is approaching.
Green stool with mucus and occasional reddish flakes could be due to foremilk-hindmilk imbalance, a minor gut infection, or cow’s milk protein sensitivity (from mom’s diet). If the baby is active, feeding well, and has no fever or vomiting, you can monitor at home — but if blood appears again or baby seems unwell, see a pediatrician immediately. Until then, continue exclusive breastfeeding, avoid dairy in your diet, and delay solids until the baby’s gut settles.
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