1 Year Old Yellow Stool, Cows Milk?

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1 Year Old Yellow Stool, Cows Milk?

by lorna
(england)

My one year old daughter has just been given cows milk two weeks ago. she has approx 150ml cows milk plus 400ml toddler milk each day. She eats a balanced diet and I have had no problems in the past. Since this change she has had loose (not diarrhoea) stools which are yellow (similar to when they are very young) which have a strong bad smell. She also seems very irritable. Any advice please?

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Jun 09, 2010

Take away the milk
by: Paula (Baby Help Line)

Hi,

Since introducing cow's milk is the only change you have done to her diet, I would definitely take it out of her diet again and see if there is an improvement. It is very possible that her loose stools, irritability and the smell and color of her stools are all related to either lactose intelerance or milk protein allergy.

The color of her stools is not necessarily an issue. Even if it is related to the cow's milk, the color alone is probably nothing to worry about.

Unless you notice other sings of illness (such as a fever or vomiting), take her off dairy products - either all dairy or start with experimenting with lactose free products. At the same time, schedule and appointment with her health care provider to discuss if you should test her for lactose intolerance or milk allergy or if you should simply introduce the milk more slowly.

Good luck!

Paula

Sep 04, 2010

cows milk, bad diper rash, green stools
by: Anonymous

Hi, my 1 yr old son just started drinking cows milk. Seems fine at first , but started to notice color change in stools really bad diaper rash. More like a dark green or light green stools and very runny.

Feb 01, 2011

addressing green stools
by: Anonymous

My 13 month old just had a stomach virus and green stools and her dr said that the green is bile in the stools :( He kept her on a normal diet just minus cheese, and lactose-free milk (they do make whole milk Lactaid) instead of regular whole milk.

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