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To think the GP is wrong and this isn’t normal for a one year old?!

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Ujalo · 01/11/2023 08:25

When ds started solids at 6 months we had some watery nappies. Obviously expected this as he adapted to food. By month 7, he had more solid poos, darker in colour and regular.

By month 8 he began having awful nappies. Runny, smelly, light in colour. Went to Gp, they checked for bacteria and nothing showed up. He has always been absolutely fine in himself and eaten and drank well etc. Said it was viral. It continued. He’s now nearly one and I went back again this week and I’ve been told this is just what happens with babies and could continue but not to worry as he’s eating and is happy. Surely this isn’t right? I’m a first time mum but I don’t know any mums who have to throw away clothes or rub stains out of clothes after every single nappy. Bedding has been thrown away often as it just completely soaks it. Is this normal?? It goes all down his leg and the only time it doesn’t is if I catch it there and then and if it’s a smaller poo. Obviously when in the car this isn’t possible. It is really draining me now. Whenever we go anywhere I have to take loads of clothes and wipes and have to put first set of clothes in a plastic bag. I can’t remember the last time he did a solid poo!! Also we have done a food diary and no correlation there with anything. Please help, I am so miserable.

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Topjoe19 · 01/11/2023 08:27

I don't think that is normal. Could it be teething? I'd ask for a second opinion.

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Ujalo · 01/11/2023 08:28

@Topjoe19 I really don’t think it is teething as he hasn’t had another tooth through in weeks. I’ve been to three GPs now, same practice though

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Isthisexpected · 01/11/2023 08:28

Have you looked at the poo gallery with your GP? I'd see a different one and have the conversation again. I think if he's happy though ultimately they'll say it's a laundry problem not a medical one?

fortheloveofflowers · 01/11/2023 08:28

Put in diarrhoea and baby CKS into google. Then click the red flag section. This lists other causes. It sounds like he has milk allergy.

Have you tried cutting out all dairy?

Realowlette · 01/11/2023 08:29

Both my children were like this due to wheat and dairy allergies. When we eliminated the foods it changed completely.

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Ujalo · 01/11/2023 08:29

@fortheloveofflowers hes been on formula since birth though and whilst I know it’s a bit different to diary I’ve been told it’s unlikely. He was also eating yoghurt at 6 months when the poos were solid…

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fortheloveofflowers · 01/11/2023 08:30

Might come under GORD though

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Ujalo · 01/11/2023 08:30

@Realowlette he was having yoghurt at six months with no issue, could it still be this though? What sort of food do you give if cutting that out? Just thinking I might try it today…

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Universalsnail · 01/11/2023 08:32

No not normal but GPs love to diagnose "toddler diarrhea or toddler constipation" instead of allergies.

Try a food elimination diet. I'd start with dairy. Cut all dairy out for 4 weeks and see if it improves. If it helps but not fully try cutting soya too.

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Ujalo · 01/11/2023 08:34

@Realowlette sorry if I’m being thick but would this list of ingredients be ok? He had this already today…

To think the GP is wrong and this isn’t normal for a one year old?!
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Ujalo · 01/11/2023 08:35

@Universalsnail the only diary he has is yoghurt though. And he’s having formula still but only for another week. What will I give him instead of cows milk? I feel so worried about this as he’s starting nursery soon

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Wordsmithery · 01/11/2023 08:35

Someone else asked a similar question recently on MN.

My daughter had something very similar and it turned out to be an intolerance to fruit.

It's not normal. Find out who the good kids doctors are at your practice (ask other parents) and ask to see them. If still worried, ask for a hospital referral.

If your child is happy, eating, drinking and growing, there's probably nothing too major to worry about but it does need a diagnosis and treatment.

Your instincts are sound.

enchantedsquirrelwood · 01/11/2023 08:37

My first thought was coeliac disease but you say your son is fine in himself and eating well, so there is no failure to thrive. But it could be a different allergy/intolerance.

A runny nappy (or lots of them!) could also mean that there is a blockage/twist in the bowel that the solids can't get round but then you'd think he'd be in discomfort with it all backing up.

Although he will probably grow out of it, in case it is an allergy or similar, I'd suggest going back to the GP and insisting on a referral to a paediatrician.

This might also help: Baby and toddler poo - what to expect - ERIC they also list other charities they work with which might have helpful factsheets

Good luck.

Baby having nappy changed

Baby and toddler poo - what to expect - ERIC

The colour, consistency and frequency of baby and toddler poo can tell you a lot about your child's health and development.

https://eric.org.uk/childrens-bowels/baby-and-toddler-poo/#faqs

Realowlette · 01/11/2023 08:40

I would ask to be referred for food sensitivity testing rather than cutting out food groups. It's difficult to pin point on your own. My son has to have gluten free, dairy free products and drinks oat milk. His stools changed overnight. We've recently reintroduced products and he's back to loose and yellow sadly. My DD has severe allergies and carries an Epi pen so slightly different. Allergies and intolerances can change as they grow. The NHS hasn't been great to be honest and we had to see a private dr before eventually being referred to an NHS consultant.

embod · 01/11/2023 08:41

My daughter (who is now 17) had this. It was toddler diarrhoea. The type of nappy I bought made a difference as some were rubbish and caused leaking. If I remember rightly I used Aldi (or maybe Lidl) ones which were much better than more expensive brands.

Certain foods also seemed to make it worse. Weetabix was one I remember cutting out of her diet. She doesn’t have any food intolerances now.

Falzarega · 01/11/2023 08:42

It’s not normal. My child was like that and I juat assumed babies had weird poo. Took me years to realise she was intolerant to gluten

Try cutting out all gluten, including anything made in same factory / cut with same knife as gluten and see if that helps.

Whatwillnye · 01/11/2023 08:42

No it's not normal.
Maybe strip back and offer gaps diet for a few weeks and compare difference.
Do a food diary.
Babies need dairy so where possible do try to include organic high fat.

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Ujalo · 01/11/2023 08:43

@Realowlette can I ask for this on the nhs?

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Ujalo · 01/11/2023 08:44

@Realowlette also thank you

and thank you everyone else too. Finding this so stressful

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Exasperateddonut · 01/11/2023 08:44

My toddler had this and it was dairy. Unless formula is dairy free then it’s a massive source of dairy. They have mostly grown out of it now after nearly a decade!

Humbugg · 01/11/2023 08:46

Probably gluten or dairy. Do 4 solid weeks without either and see how he is. Then try egg if no improvement

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Ujalo · 01/11/2023 08:46

@Humbugg what is egg? An actual egg or something else?

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TentChristmas · 01/11/2023 08:50

It does suck but do dairy free properly for a week. Including no formulas with dairy in any form or yoghurt. Then reintroduce and try gluten etc

notapizzaeater · 01/11/2023 08:50

My son never had a solid nappy, we found out later at 7 he had coeliac disease - I'd been knocking on doors for years telling them something wasn't right and kept getting fobbed off as he was eating and growing (albeit slowly) and looked perfectly healthy !

Has anyone in the family got any allergies ? I'd be pushing for an allergy screening

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