Can we talk about baby poop?

[xoxolicia]

I think LO has diarrhea, but it's super hard to decipher what's normal for newborns. She's still eating normal, but is spitting up A LOT and is pretty fussy.
At what point should I call the pediatrician?

[aggiebug]

Mar 13, 2015 20:32:12 GMT -5 xoxolicia said:

I think LO has diarrhea, but it's super hard to decipher what's normal for newborns. She's still eating normal, but is spitting up A LOT and is pretty fussy.
At what point should I call the pediatrician?

What does it look like? Color? Is it seedy looking?

[mishka29]

This happened with DD1. One diaper which seemed way runnier than the others so we called. We were told in order for it to be diarrhea it had to be a certain number of diapers (not sure how many) over a certain amount of hours (I think 8). Just to give you an idea but it's something that is determined over a period of time not just by a single poop. GL!

[xoxolicia]

Sorry. We took a nap. It's green and slimy.
It's been a couple of days of the green slimy ones. It looks completely different from what she's been having.

[allonsy221b]

I think green and slime and mucous like could mean an intolerance or allergy. I'd save j diaper and call the pediatrician to be sure. Hope it's just an upset tummy though!

[xoxolicia]

Ok. That's what I figured. I think I'm going to cut out dairy just to be safe. I was a soybean baby and my mom suggested it.

[allonsy221b]

I know two mom's dealing with intolerance, both cut out dairy and one had to cut out soy too. I think I remember them saying it takes about two weeks to know for sure. Good luck! Hopefully it's only dairy or just a fluke. I can definitely ask them questions for you too if you like.

[xoxolicia]

Mar 14, 2015 4:03:03 GMT -5 allonsy221b said:

I know two mom's dealing with intolerance, both cut out dairy and one had to cut out soy too. I think I remember them saying it takes about two weeks to know for sure. Good luck! Hopefully it's only dairy or just a fluke. I can definitely ask them questions for you too if you like.

I'm going to start tomorrow and see if I notice a difference with her. She's been really fussy for "no reason". Clean diaper, full belly, being held close, and burped. I really think her tummy gets upset. I'll rub it and she'll calm down, but it's short-lived.

[mommadozer]

Last weekend, I started to eat more salads and I bought a salad mix that included cabbage. LO was extremely fussy afterwards. After getting the cabbage out of my system by the next day, he was it near as bad. Good luck to figuring out what is bothering your LO.