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Green poo after months of normal TMI

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Monkeyandanimal · 09/04/2014 07:55

Hi there, I know it's supposed to be an indication that baby is getting too much foremilk and not enough fatty milk, but I don't think this is the case. Maybe wrong topic, but BF's advice appreciated. She's four months old and had normal yellow poos up until a couple of weeks ago. She used to do a big poo every 3 or 4 days, and now she is doing slimy green ones several times a day, and little skiddy ones. It's not like diarroeah as the volume and liquidity is low. I would have taken her to the doctor for a tummy upset, they are so consistently green, but she is on pretty good form, except for obvious teething grumpiness (1 tooth already). Can teething cause green poo? Or having a cold? She's getting over a mucous-y cold/cough, and I thought this might be the cause of the greenness, except she's nearly over it and they are still green. Or could the way she is getting my milk have changed that much?

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AndIFeedEmGunpowder · 09/04/2014 07:58

Teething, teething, teething!

Monkeyandanimal · 09/04/2014 08:03

Really, FeedEm ? That's a relief in a way!

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AndIFeedEmGunpowder · 09/04/2014 13:45

I know some people pooh pooh Wink whether it has an affect, but I definitely think it does!

Green poos in a breastfed and (relatively) content baby who is putting on weight are not worrying according to my GP.

I found Ashton's and Parsons helped the most with our teething related woes. They're tricky to find though.

nolongerbumpieorlumpie · 09/04/2014 17:06

Boots do wonder powder Ashton and Parsons!

AndIFeedEmGunpowder · 10/04/2014 08:16

That is very exciting news. Couldn't find it about a year ago except for in fusty old chemists. I'm glad it's back in the mainstream!

Monkeyandanimal · 11/04/2014 07:25

Are Ashton and Parson's for pain or would they sort her guts out too?!

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nolongerbumpieorlumpie · 11/04/2014 08:01

They help reduce pain but also neutralize acids so help her tummy too! They are amazing baby crack herbal wonders!

Monkeyandanimal · 11/04/2014 14:21

okey dokey, we'll give it a lash! i think i can see the white of tooth two under the gum, so hopefully she'll have a break when this one is through.

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AndIFeedEmGunpowder · 11/04/2014 15:30

Grin at nolonger, they do come in suspicious looking wraps.

YY for pain and teething related tummy discomfort.

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