Loose stools as the norm - an allergy?

[alwaysalaughtobehad]

Hi! My 2 yo has always had loose squidgy stools. Not diarrhea but not firm. He eats a good diet and likes fruit but doesn't have overly much. It's never been a big issue as I suppose I just assumed it's normal. I now am wondering if he could have an allergy to something? About to start potty training which has made me think this could get very messy! Any ideas appreciated!

[tinkerbellvspredator]

Apparently 'toddler diarrhoea' is quite common if you look it up. Watch out for any other symptoms though, I'm not sure about allergies but coeliac disease has loose stools as a symptom.

New website launched for coeliac awareness week this week //www.isitcoeliacdisease.org.uk

[Variousrandomthings]

Can you try having four gluten free days to see what happens

[clevername]

My 19 month old is the same, I think, but I've always assumed it's the fact that it's happening in a nappy that makes them squishy. She's done a couple of poos in a potty/on toilet / in bath (!) and they all seem like normal sausages. And nursery haven't mentioned any concerns so I'm hoping all is well... Do you think it could be similar nappy-squish for your boy? Maybe give the potty a shot - you might be surprised by how well-formed they are!!

[tinkerbellvspredator]

That could show an effect but may not, OP be aware that you should not cut out gluten before having a coeliac test.

[DoItTooJulia]

Hi, I have a 2,5 yo who is the same. Great eater, does like fruit and eats plenty, but not excessive and not to the exclusion of veg etc.

He's probably had a handful of firm poos in his life. He was an unsettled baby (grunting and moving up his crib from 3 days old, head butting, breastfed for hours and hours and hours day and all night) and eventually I wonderd about his gut. He now only has goats milk and I've always wondered about dairy.

I've just registered and done the coeliac test and it suggests I get him tested.

[DoItTooJulia]

Ooh and his poo can stink too. Does that apply to your ds?

[alwaysalaughtobehad]

Thanks that's really helpful I will look up the coeliac link - he does love his bread! Clevername they'd definitely not be any better in a potty! It's more liquid than that!! DoIt that sounds so similar - good luck with the tests. Yes his poo stinks but I kind of assumed they always doo!! It's so hard not having much to compare with. Fingers crossed he's not coeliac but going to look it up now - thanks everyone :)

[backtowork2015]

have you tried binding him up at all? plenty of eggs and bananas? Always works for my dc

[alwaysalaughtobehad]

He has a banana a day! But good thinking thank you!