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Diarrhoea- how long?!

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SaveWaterDrinkGin · 08/03/2022 22:08

DD is 11 months and has had diarrhoea for five full days now. Otherwise well in herself, maybe eating less than usual but breastfeeding lots. No signs of dehydration.

GP says not to worry as long as she’s well in herself but I’m wondering how long this can possibly go on for?!

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SaveWaterDrinkGin · 09/03/2022 06:11

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BlackSwan · 09/03/2022 08:55

Give probiotics until she's better. Diarrhoea flushes out the good bacteria & can lead to more runny poos - it's a vicious circle.

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SaveWaterDrinkGin · 09/03/2022 09:18

@BlackSwan what probiotics can I give a baby? Thanks.

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Duracellbunnywannabe · 09/03/2022 09:21

Breast milk is full of probiotics tailored to the needs of your baby. BM also a laxative (remember her pre weaning poo) so it may make it seem worse although BM is not making it worse.

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SaveWaterDrinkGin · 09/03/2022 09:28

@Duracellbunnywannabe I did wonder that, although her appetite for solids seems to have improved over the last day.

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