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Mucus in poo

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mummmyj · 24/11/2017 19:40

Hi just wondering if anyone else has come across mucus in babies poo my DD is 3 weeks old an found some today in nappy, poo normal colour and baby centre website giving symptoms but some are silly..is baby tired/lethargic well she a newborn so she always tired and sleepy!!! They are stating could be infection Any advice welcome

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EveryoneTalkAboutPopMusic · 25/11/2017 08:30

Mucus in poo can be a sign of an allergy. If you think it may be an infection, is she bright and alert at times? Does she have a temperature? Is she waking for feeds?

Erica891 · 25/11/2017 10:53

I agree it can be allergy. Infection comes only if Lo has fever. In that case in Lo needs to be checked for medication i suppose.

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