Breastfed babies have the most explosive poops!! I can not believe my daughter sometimes…it literally got all over the wall one day. It’s like beat the clock or beat the poop bomb every time I change her!! But how do you know if your baby has diarrhea - it’s so messy to begin with?

Here are some clues;
*If you baby is having an abnormal schedule and more frequent bowel movement during the course of the day

*The normal yellowish stools are a greening color

*If you babies stools are more watery than usual

*If it has a stranger than normal odor

*If the stools contain mucus or blood

*If they are not gaining or even loosing weight

So now - what to do?….
*Be sure to use some sort or diaper ointment or cream when you change your baby so they won’t get diaper rash.

*Breastfeeding will actually help rid your babies diarrhea so don’t stop breastfeeding - your baby maybe a bit dehydrated because of the diarrhea.

*Make sure you wash your hands after changing your baby because diarrhea is contagious

*Give your baby a warm bath

*You may want to see if it is something in your diet that maybe causing your baby’s diarrhea

*If you are giving your baby foods be sure to feed him/her carrots, applesauce, and rice cereal

*If you suspect they had a bowel movement change the diaper right away.

*Here’s one I’ve heard of - dab a drop of white vinegar to the bottom of your baby’s feet - worth a try :)

Personally, I call my doctor if I think there is anything abnormal going on and I would recommend the same to other moms.

And remember - breastfed babies are less likely to get constipated or diarrhea - yet another great reason to breastfeed!