Bottle & Breastfeeding: Dr. Smiths

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We Have a Pooping Problem! 4 Months

My almost 4 month old is BF only so I expect loose stools...I just thought it would start to be less frequent???? He has a BM about 7 to 8 times a day, for a younger baby I understand. We have a Dr. visit next week but meanwhile that's 100 BM's away! Should I add rice to a bottle of breast milk? Or try formula once a day? I am not so concerned about him not gaining weight...he is 17.5 lbs and 26 in long but his bottom is red. Ideas?

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Diarrhea or Teething??

My son just turned 8 months last week. He has not cut any teeth yet. For the last week or so, he has had green runny diapers 2 or 3 times a day. The last couple of days he has woken up in the morning with a diaper full and gone 2 more times. He has no other symptoms, however. He acts completely normal, is not running a fever and in a pretty good mood as usual. The only other issue is that his little bum is red and breaking out, which is to be expected considering what he has been sitting in. My husband called the doctor and was told...

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