My 2 Month Old Has Really Loose Stools

I don't have enough information. You said that she had trouble now she is not. What did you give her for the trouble? Maybe she had a reaction to that. You work, so did the babysitter try her own remedy for a laxative without telling you? Investigate.

Hello,

Loose stools can be caused from a variety of things. First to consider is did she eat something that was contaminated. Some bacterial infections cause loose stools. If this has happened multiple times, I would consider what she is eating. Some food allergy related diseases like Celiac Disease may be a factor or Lactose Intolerance. If it persists, I would take her to the doctor and have them run tests (i.e. stool sample may be needed for bacterial infection). Some doctors are reluctant to run the tests because it costs money to them, but I would be persistent. For now, I would make sure she drinks lots of fluids to keep her hydrated, something with electrolytes (Pedialyte or something like it) for her age is important.
The sneezing could be an allergic response secondary to food allergies. Is she having any more of symptoms of an allergic reaction (i.e. rubbing nose and/or eyes, pulling on her ears, cheek redness, runny nose, watery eyes, rashes on skin etc.?

I'm A. D. a nurse with a background in nutrition. I hope this helps. Take care.

Is she nursing or using formula? That might make a difference.

My son's stools were really loose and watery while I breastfed up until we started adding the rice cereal and vegetables. I mean, really really loose. Diapers were no match for this stuff. Those blue scented plastic bags were a life safer when I was out and about with him and his clothes got all poopy. Shout was (and still is) my best friend for getting stains out. I was concerned about it as well but the doctor told me it was normal. It's usually that yellow mustardy color, but green and brown colors are normal too.

As far as the respiratory/sneezing issue goes there is a chance she may have an allergy to milk (especially if she's on formula) which often shows up as respiratory problems, but it could also just be a cold. I think if you're breastfeeding a common sign to look out for in regards to milk allergy is blood in her stool - in which case you'd have to cut out dairy products in your own diet.

Yea, if you are breastfeeding this it totally normal. Also, with the congestion added to it I'm also thinking teething, although kind of early (but some kids get teeth early, so it could be!). Reguardless, as long as she is eatting fine and showing no signs of dehydration (no/few wet diapers, sluggish, sunken soft spot) you have nothing to worry about.

If she is eatting formula you might want to change it- she may be reacting to dairy, or if you're using soy she might be reacting to soy.

In your title you say your daughter is 2 months old, but in your message you say she is two years old. You'll probably want to clarify how old she is because it will make a big difference on the advice you get and what you can do for her :-)!!!

Hi A.,

I would recommend you give your child some bananas it will help alot with the loose stools my son was like that last week (Thank God for bananas)! I also gave him Gatorade and pedialyte and make sure you stop the dairy for two days so it gives your Daughter stomach some time to rest.

Best of Luck,
Mommy of three (4yr,2yr,1 1/2yr)

If she has a cold, that will make more poop. she is swallowing all the mucous, because she doesn't know how to blow and that makes her body have to process it all and come out as poop. Turn on the vaporizer at night. Do you have a history of allergies or food intolerances?? Maybe what you are eating is giving her some kind of histamine reaction, causing her stuffiness. My daughter had a reaction to milk, which I figured out be keeping a food journal and finally doing an "elimination diet" by eating only rice, chicken and apples, and slowly (like one item per three days) increasing what I ate to see what kind of reactions she would have. Turned out to be milk products. Don't give her any medicine, just keep her room moist, stand in the shower with her for a long time before her bedtime to help her breathe in the steam and if she is waking up from being stuffy, put her to bed in her infant carrier, this will keep her head elevated and help to minimize coughing and stuffiness. The first year, she will be sick ALOT, but it gets much better after her body learns how to fight all of those nasty germs!