DIARRHEA
What causes baby diarrhea ?
There are many causes for baby diarrhea. Most of these are common and go away on their own. Baby diarrhea doesn’t usually last long. In rare cases, diarrhea might be a sign that something’s not quite right, and your baby may need treatment.
Causes in breastfed babies
- Changes in your diet
- Medications
A medical study on 150 babies found that infants who are breastfed only have less diarrhea than babies who are partly or completely formula-fed. About 27 percent of breastfed babies got diarrhea often while almost 72 percent of babies who were on formula exclusively got diarrhea often.
Causes in breastfed or formula-fed babies
- Stomach bug
- Baby meds
- Changes in your baby's diet
Other causes in formula-fed babies
- Added formula ingredents
- Milk allergy or intolerance
If your baby has trouble with milk-derived formulas, check the label for ingredents like:
- Casein
- Lactose
- Whey