My baby has foamy poops and gas after feeds—are they connected?
⚡ Short answer: Foamy poop usually means gas mixed with stool in your baby's intestines and is often about your baby's digestive system not fully maturing.
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bir anne · Diapers & Digestion
My baby has been having foamy poops and lots of gas lately. Is this a digestive problem, or does it have to do with what he's eating?
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Foamy poop usually means gas mixed with stool in your baby's intestines and is often about your baby's digestive system not fully maturing. Especially in breastfed babies, if the balance between foremilk and hindmilk is off—your baby gets too much watery foremilk and not enough fatty hindmilk—foamy, gassy poops can happen. In formula-fed babies, a brand change, fast feeding, or swallowing air can look the same. If your baby seems happy, plays well, has good weight gain, and his belly isn't bloated, this is normal and temporary. But if you see blood in his poop, he gets more fussy, or his weight gain slows, talk to your pediatrician.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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