January 2012 Moms

diarrhea

How can you tell the difference between diarrhea and runny stools? DS poo has been runnier than normal for about a day now. Its the same frequency and color as before just runny. Is this diarrhea?
Steph

Re: diarrhea

  • when my baby had diarrhea it was REALLY bad smelling, first off. and it would soak almost completely into the diaper, like a true liquid, rather than just being a loose and runny poop that sat on top of the diaper. I hope that makes sense.

    if you're EBF and it's still yellow and smells the same, he's probably fine. If you're in doubt take the diaper into the pedi with you. 

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  • I agree, it will be like water and most likely leak out of the diaper. Loose is normal, especially if you BF. The smell will also tip you off. If you aren't sure bring the diaper to the doctor, they like to see it for themselves. 
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  • Also with diarrhea it will be more frequent. In daycares we wait until there has been 3 bad diapers, or if the baby has a fever. 
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  • imageStephyMarie:
    How can you tell the difference between diarrhea and runny stools? DS poo has been runnier than normal for about a day now. Its the same frequency and color as before just runny. Is this diarrhea?

    I was wondering the same thing.  

    If my poo looked like DS's I would be popping some Immodium!!! ;)

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