by Tabitha M.
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January 27, 2008

Moms, help...my son is pooping constantly! Seriously!

August 14, 2008 02:25 PM EDT
views: 461 | rating: 9.9/10 (37 votes) | comments: 39
Okay, my son is 13 months, and he's been off the bottle about two weeks (of his own accord).  He loves to eat and is gaining weight.  BUT, for probably a week now, he has been pooping non-stop.  BIG poops, multiple times a day!

He doesn't appear to be bothered by it one bit.  It hasn't affected his demeanor or appetite at all.  He doesn't have a fever.  Do you think it's because his body is adjusting to the constant flow of solid foods?  He is also teething, so I'm wondering if that might be part of the reason as well. 

We've always used Pampers Baby Dry diapers, but he has pooped right out of them every day this week.  I'm sick of doing laundry  :)  HELP!
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Comments: 39

**AngelEyez** a. Aug 14, 2008, 2:30pm EDT
hmmm Im not a mother at all means yet,however I dont believe anything is wrong ,,
j - Frugal Mom - r. Aug 14, 2008, 2:30pm EDT
I feel your frustration:) Give him a little bit of apple juice, and it might make it less loose....just don't give him too much.
lena k. Aug 14, 2008, 2:32pm EDT
have you asked the doctor it could be his teeth
Wilma D. Aug 14, 2008, 2:34pm EDT
It's probably just that he's eating a lot more solid foood and getting fewer calories from milk.

But, despite what the doctor might tell you, teething can cause this, because they swallow so much saliva.

It being summer, he's probably eating a lot more fruit, which can also cause it. Try limiting watery fruits and especially juice for a bit.

A third cause could be sugar-free sweeteners like xylitol--found in gatorade and similar drinks and sugarless chewing gum. If it persists and/or he feels unwell, take him to the doctor.
michelle K. Aug 14, 2008, 2:35pm EDT
Well I'm not sure if that's the actual reason but my guess that's exactly what it is. I know when Jacob went from breastmilk to rice cereal and formula his poop went from a sweet smelling light yellow poop to a nasty green pile of tar! So I'm sure that's exactly what it is. Jacob is also teething and that doesn't seem to be affecting his poop, but they do say they can have diarrhea with teething or looser stool, so if there's any of that, I'm sure that could be part of the problem too!
Maurice K. Aug 14, 2008, 2:36pm EDT
I've brought five into the world, so I'm not totally unfamiliar with the problem; my second one was like that. The combination of solid foods and teething might be causing the problem, but to be sure, check with your pediatrician.
Ginny A. Aug 14, 2008, 2:37pm EDT
really does sound normal, just adjusting to solid food.
michelle K. Aug 14, 2008, 2:39pm EDT
Oh, and sign up for mamasource.com. It's a wonderful resource where you can ask other mothers questions like the one you did here but the website is entirely focused on being a mother and the problems and questions you have with your child. It's the best site I've found in terms of motherhood!
Kerrell g. Aug 14, 2008, 2:46pm EDT
Wish I knew... giving you a 10 anyway...
B F. Aug 14, 2008, 2:46pm EDT
It probably is the new diet and teething... I had one child who constantly was having an issue with the diapers not holding it all... She was not size wise ready for the next size up diaper, but that took care of the problem with the diapers... Try the next size up and if it doesn't work, he'll grow into them before too long anyways...
Patty H. Aug 14, 2008, 2:48pm EDT
It sounds like teething and the change in his siet.I would still check with his doctor
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Aug 14, 2008, 2:55pm EDT
It sounds normal with getting the new foods.
I think everyone had great suggestions~
Eclectic Bird Aug 14, 2008, 3:00pm EDT
I'd call and ask your doctor just to make sure. If there is a chance something is wrong they will have you come in...if it is normal they'll tell you and you'll feel better :)
Ghostly Ghoul Aug 14, 2008, 3:01pm EDT
I recommend going out and buying those plastic gerber pants covers, they are easy to wash. You just put them right over the diaper. I'll also tell you this, it's a lot worse to have him not pooping than it is to have over pooping. It's actually really healthy to poop as long as it's solid, if it's liquid you may want to add fiber.
sadonna p. Aug 14, 2008, 3:09pm EDT
im sure it is both, teething leads to pooping and the new foods may be making him react in that way. if it diarahea you can give him medicine for that but if it just regular poop, i wouldnt worry. just watch to make sure he is not getting constipated.
Holli G. Aug 14, 2008, 3:10pm EDT
it sounds normal to me too...with the new foods and the teething...by sister's baby is doing the same thing and he is teething...but i am no expert by far.
Alex In Wonderland Aug 14, 2008, 3:14pm EDT
As long as he is getting enough liquids and it isn't diarrhea then I wouldn't worry at all.
J W. Aug 14, 2008, 3:19pm EDT
I would take him to the dr and check
Claudia (kitty-cat) K. Aug 14, 2008, 3:37pm EDT
I used to hate diarhea, because I never knew what caused it. My babies would teethe, and they'd get it; then they turned out to be allergic to mild, and that was the cause; You know, it could be anything, so besides talking to your doctor about it, I'd get on this website for moms, because it was always reading about those problems that relaxed me and made me settle down, knowing that I was not alone.

Good luck, and stay calm, okay?
Marianne R. Aug 14, 2008, 3:44pm EDT
Well that's not fun. Sorry, don't have any kids, but it seems like you've received a lot of advice here.
Kathy D. Aug 14, 2008, 3:47pm EDT
Give him some cheese....that'll stop him up.
strongthrufight E. Aug 14, 2008, 3:57pm EDT
I'd say a combination of the new foods and the teething...Make sure he doesn't dehydrate though...I'd still ask the doctor, maybe call the nurse.
Samantha V. Aug 14, 2008, 4:04pm EDT
Sounds pretty normal... If you're worried about it, call the pediatrician and double-check with them though! *HUGS*
LaRue B. Aug 14, 2008, 4:09pm EDT
BRAT! Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.
LaRue B. Aug 14, 2008, 4:11pm EDT
You wrote that he was off the bottle. He is probably eating different foods now. Take it slow.
Janet "Jax" B. Aug 14, 2008, 4:27pm EDT
It's normal....sorry. The more solids he eats, the more he will go.
Anne Marie A. Aug 14, 2008, 4:53pm EDT
I am sorry too because I know it's frustrating!
Amanda C. Aug 14, 2008, 5:15pm EDT
AGH...laundry is no fun!
Mary M. Aug 14, 2008, 8:29pm EDT
I think it could be teething. I know "they" say it's an old wives tale, but guess what? I think in the last couple of years I beame an "old" wife:-)
Debby O. Aug 14, 2008, 10:22pm EDT
It is only normal for him to increase volume like this now, as he is eating more solids!
Amber M. Aug 14, 2008, 10:36pm EDT
i dunno what to tell u
J R B. Aug 15, 2008, 1:20am EDT
It has been too many years since I had babies. I have great grandchildren now.
Rhoda S. Aug 15, 2008, 2:10am EDT
It has been a lot of years since my children were that young! Give his body some more time to adjust tothe new habits and it should clear up on its own. If he stars showing pain, fever, discomfort, or appetite changes....then take him to the doctor.
Monica H. Aug 15, 2008, 6:27am EDT
That's no fun at all.
Denise B. Aug 15, 2008, 10:13am EDT
sounds normal, unless it is too watery then it could be dangerous because of dehydration
Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Aug 18, 2008, 10:11pm EDT
It sounds like teething to me, too
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Sep 17, 2008, 9:39pm EDT
Thanks for posting on Getting to 3000 Together

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