Breastfed baby poo.. Smells soo bad.

[3boysNAprincess]

I don't remember from my other kids... Is it normal for DDs poo to smell really bad

I don't think I have smelt a worse smell coming from a baby.

Her poo is normal mustard type baby poo for a breastfed baby.

The poos don't smell as bad though as her farts. She smells god awful.

Is this normal? She is well not sick anyway that I know of.

[beebs]

If it always smells really really bad (I liken the smell to rotten fish myself) then no, its not normal, it could be a virus, or tummy bug, or something more like an intolerance. It can also be the balance of good vs bad bacteria in the gut. Any other symptoms? Have you started solids yet? How long have they been going on? etc etc. So many questions! Sorry.

My DS2 has had really bad poos forever - he was formula fed, but its almost like - they were always so bad that I didn't really notice iykwim. He sees at Paed GI now.

[One of THOSE mums!]

My bf ds's poo didn't really smell at all. Not until he started solids.

I dint know why ur dd's poo would smell. I hope someone might help though!!!

[Mrs Nietzsche]

I am experiencing same. My previous babies' poos were not offensive at all.. actually smelt quite nice. Maybe I'm remmebering when they were a bit older? I don't know but DD3 is 3 days old, does a poo seriously every hour minimum and the smell is very pungent.

I am interested to read re PP's thoughts that it could be a sign of something.... I don't remember my prev babies pooing quite so much or farting.. DD3 is quite settled etc but yeah the poos stink.

[3boysNAprincess]

She is 6 weeks old so no solids yet.

She is so settled and has smelt this ad since birth...

[RipperRita]

Both my breastfed babies did very smelly poos, green, mucusy and explosive as they have dairy and soy allergies if that helps. The smell is repulsive not sweet smelling like normal bf babies poos.

[Mrs Nietzsche]

I certainly hope intolerances etc aren't the cause of DD3's smelly poos. She seems a little windier than I'd expect for 3 days... nothing dramatic, easily comes out and perfectly settled.

Good luck OP.. I dunno... hard to know whether its something to be concerned about if the baby is settled?

[RipperRita]

I certainly hope intolerances etc aren't the cause of DD3's smelly poos. She seems a little windier than I'd expect for 3 days... nothing dramatic, easily comes out and perfectly settled.

Good luck OP.. I dunno... hard to know whether its something to be concerned about if the baby is settled?
Hey mrs n and op,
Both my babies are very settled and quiet babies so intolerances don't always cause unsettled behavior. The biggest culprit of intolerances is dairy so perhaps cut that from ur diet for a week and see if it makes a difference.

[Bubbles10]

My baby's BF poo smelt sweet and lovely until she started solids. I hope you find a solution or it settles down. Is bub unsettled?

[mummaof4]

my dd2 was revolting, i remember wanting hubby to hold her at an engagement party when she was a few weeks old as there was no way people would believe it was her LMAO!
anyway our friends mother in law gave her a cuddle and dd dropped a loud one and it stunk.. i was happy to hold her after that as half the guests were shocked it came from her. atleast the secret was out haha

anyway the midwives told me its actually quite normal.. she was doing foul farts from day 1. i personally think it was an intolerance(as my other 3 never stank like that lol) as even now if she has milk look out! eek lol
her father has a milk intolerance as well. yuk!

[Lemonhead]

I certainly hope intolerances etc aren't the cause of DD3's smelly poos. She seems a little windier than I'd expect for 3 days... nothing dramatic, easily comes out and perfectly settled.

Good luck OP.. I dunno... hard to know whether its something to be concerned about if the baby is settled?

DS2 is like this, windy and stinky poo.

I think it can smell like sour milk sometimes, and other times the smell is indescribable haha.

[beebs]

anyway the midwives told me its actually quite normal.. she was doing foul farts from day 1. i personally think it was an intolerance(as my other 3 never stank like that lol) as even now if she has milk look out! eek lol
her father has a milk intolerance as well. yuk!

When it comes to things like intolerances most midwives/Drs and peadatricians usually brush it off. I had a peadiatrcian tell me my son was fine when he was 3 and his ferratin dropped to 8 and he developed a heart murmur because he was so aneimic. I always always now research heaps and push the issue and keep searching until I find someone who will listen. I don't just trust the word of anyone - especially if I have a feeling its something more.

I'd be looking into this to be honest - intolerances are common so its not like it way out there or anything.

[Just*Ace]

My 6 month old DD has been doing the most foul poos for about 4 months. They are so rotten they make me gag and dry retch! I mentioned it to a dr and he said it's coz she has acid reflux, all the acid is leaving in her poo! that made me laugh and I really don't believe it!

[RipperRita]

When it comes to things like intolerances most midwives/Drs and peadatricians usually brush it off. I had a peadiatrcian tell me my son was fine when he was 3 and his ferratin dropped to 8 and he developed a heart murmur because he was so aneimic. I always always now research heaps and push the issue and keep searching until I find someone who will listen. I don't just trust the word of anyone - especially if I have a feeling its something more.

I'd be looking into this to be honest - intolerances are common so its not like it way out there or anything.

I also saw countless doctors, nurses and pediatricians who told me ds was fine because he was settled and not crying. He ended up pretty sick by the time I discovered what was wrong with him.

[beebs]

I also saw countless doctors, nurses and pediatricians who told me ds was fine because he was settled and not crying. He ended up pretty sick by the time I discovered what was wrong with him.

I feel your pain!

My DS1 has just had an endo two days before xmas -it has taken me a year of seeing countless drs and peads and finally finding a really good Paed GI to take me seriously! He has not put on any weight in a year not to mention his severe anemia. And all the while the Drs were just brushing me off and treating me like an over anxious crazy mum! Totally tut tutting me and looking at me as if I was just "a mother" iykwim. It makes me so mad.

I was told my 17 month old had reflux, colic and lactose intolerance when he was a baby too. He is going for his endo on the 20th as it has become obvious that there is much more to it than that.

[A mothers love]

I found when pearly was a newbie I had to be very careful about what I ate otherwise my gosh did she stink.
I couldn't have chocolate, chilli, garlic or onion.

I also had to be careful of soft cheeses :(

[peanutbutter&jelly]

Cut dairy for 2 weeks and see if it makes a difference ;) DS + DD both have CMPI's too :/ sucky.