https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:54:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2604433 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:39:05 +0000 Corduroy 2604433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just an update in case anyone goes searching for information regarding frequent poops. We finally had the GI appointment today. I can't believe this has been going on since May and I wrote this thread 2 months ago. </p> <p>After I wrote this we saw the ped twice more. We switched to lactose-free milk for a month. There was some improvement so we started getting a few 'good' days without constant poops. That helped the diaper rash a lot. I think a lot of the difference was due to LO not handling the change well and cutting down his milk consumption a lot.</p> <p>Blood and stool tests were all normal except slightly low stool pH. I looked up the test online. Apparently I wasn't supposed to collect the sample from a diaper like I did (the lab didn't tell me that) and my collection method could have skewed the numbers. Otherwise the results were all in normal range.</p> <p>The GI specialist thinks the issue is constipation, holding, or a combination. She prescribed miralax daily for 4-6 months to clear DS out and get rid of any holding habits. </p> <p>I'm so glad DS doesn't have any more complicated issues but I'm also frustrated that it turned out to be what I originally suspected back in May. </p> <p>Thanks for all the help and suggestions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565560 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:01:39 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2565560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: omg! I can't believe they are putting your family through that. I take it the meds didn't work? Good thing nobody else has caught it though. Will be thinking of you and hoping the GI gets things on the right track ASAP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565535 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 08:55:33 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2565535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And all I can think of for the rash (we've been here before - it's so rough!)<br /> - daily probiotics<br /> - eating more starchy and slow moving foods (dairy, bananas, applesauce, breads, pasta)<br /> - lots of fluids<br /> - avoid acidic foods, tomatoe-based products, super high fiber foods (chili for example with lots of beans), and fruit juices<br /> - 2-3 10 minute warm soaks in the tub with 2 tbsp of baking soda daily then let him air dry before applying diaper cream<br /> - lots of air time, cover an area with towels<br /> - use your triple paste and in between applications apply desirin like its cake frosting<br /> - avoid baby wipes, just warm water and a gentle cloth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565534 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 08:50:07 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2565534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diarrhea associated with a viral infection usually doesn't last longer than 2 weeks. Given the frequency of the stools as well I'd definitely go back to your ped and ask for stool testing. If those don't point to an infection then maybe a GI referral. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565521 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 06:06:58 +0000 Rocker2014 2565521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree on the GI specialist recommendation. My brother and I both have celiac, and he was a bit like this around that age - Something you may want to consider is an intolerance of some kind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565512 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 01:28:33 +0000 Boogs 2565512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: Any luck giving baby probiotics? And for the rash, Aquaphor always does wonders for us. A month seems longer than I would be comfortable with, so I hope you get some answers soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565508 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 23:35:13 +0000 anonysquire 2565508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: he's not!! It's maddening! He's losing weight and his iron levels are really low from blood in his stool. But the ER won't admit him since he has his gastroenterologist appt next week (after 4 months of waiting. Seriously, their waiting list is 4 months out!!!). Anyways, hopefully we get answers next week :)</p> <p>Sorry to thread Jack OP!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565502 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:47:18 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2565502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: I remember you posting about that. I hope your son is doing better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565497 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:16:21 +0000 anonysquire 2565497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have they taken a stool sample? Our ped took a couple and confirmed my son has cdif and then made a referral for a ped gastroenterologist. Good luck!!! We've been dealing with this "shit" since september </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565367 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:09:16 +0000 Corduroy 2565367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: Thanks. Coincidentally I had lunch today with a formula product developer. I learned a lot. I always thought it was the same. </p> <p>I'll think I'll try cutting out milk and simplifying DS's diet. Is it terrible if I start after his birthday party tomorrow? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565363 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:50:21 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2565363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: that's good. My best guess would be the formula. My kids are/were both FF. But both used Gerber good start and regular formula was an issue. My son even has to have about 4-6 oz reguline. All this to say they are all ok but not necessarily the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565330 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:35:09 +0000 magnoliamama42 2565330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: Believe it or not, I actually went through something similar near the end of my pregnancy. I was having pretty severe GI distress for several weeks (not my usual HG, but coming out the other end!). And my GI recommended exactly the same thing: a "GI rest". He told me to eliminate all gluten and dairy from my diet. I kept it up for about 6 weeks and I was healed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565257 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:18:51 +0000 Littlebit7 2565257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had that for a while with our daughter, at around 10 months. I had switched to a milk based formula. For the life of me I couldn't figure out what was causing her caustic poops. They were burning her skin. And she had a terrible rash despite me using A&amp;D at every diaper change since birth (I've gone through 72 million gallons of that stuff). Anyway, we put her on a BRAT diet which sort of helped but it wasn't until I did a BRAT diet plus switched to soy formula. That did the trick. My doc described it as a "GI rest". Everything was given a break. I was at my wits end and tried every cream and paste. The doc first treated it like it was fungal, then a mild steroid; nothing helped. We actually ended up staying on the soy until she was about 12 months. I was able to gradually add back in foods, and add back in dairy as well without problems. Good luck. I really truly know how stressful this is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565240 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:02:51 +0000 Pollywog 2565240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DS had this with a dairy allergy. Can you cut out all dairy from your diet and not give formula? Try rice milk or hemp milk instead. Give it 2 weeks. We also had issues with soy, egg, peanuts, and wheat, so good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565236 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:56:32 +0000 ShootingStar 2565236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had some bad diaper rash and poop episodes and what helped us a lot was A&amp;D ointment and oatmeal baths. For the bath, put some plain oatmeal in a sock or stocking and tie knot, and let it soak into the water. You'll see the water change color. Also baking soda in the bath water too. Put A&amp;D on with every diaper change. It doesn't really treat the rash, but it makes a protective barrier on the skin again the acidy poop. And it makes it easier to wipe off the area.</p> <p>I also would cut out foods that treat constipation. No prunes or pears. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565149 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:31:40 +0000 cam 2565149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have much advice but I hope it resolves soon! Just after a year my LO had a bug that messed up his guts for at least 6 weeks, but it began with a pretty clear sickness of puking and diarrhea. After he wasnt sick but his poop took so long to go back to normal I became convinced he had a dairy intolerance or something, we even went to get tested. In the end he went back to normal and I'm not sure any of the probiotics or diet changes did anything to speed it up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565135 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:14:34 +0000 magnoliamama42 2565135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: I see you've already made a call to the pediatrician. In the meantime, I would try stopping the formula. Definitely don't switch to milk. He may be having a reaction to the dairy in the formula. </p> <p>You may try using a soy formula like Nutramigen for now. I know it's expensive, but it's only for a little bit and could work. Keep in mind, it may take a few days.</p> <p>Your GI doctor will hear the words "This started not long after we started formula" and will probably recommend the same - but may have better ideas/recommendations on what to try instead.</p> <p>We had to use Nutramigen for awhile, and I know lots of other people who it's worked wonders for their babies. It's not a cure-all, but if the problem IS his tummy having issues with dairy, it could be a big help. Worth a shot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565130 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:10:36 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2565130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: also on diaper cream, you can try calmoseptine. I got the recommendation from here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565121 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:57:44 +0000 MamaG 2565121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: Also, on the diaper rash front. Our miracle cure for bad rashes is Corona cream. I've seen others mention it on here before, but not typically Americans. It's loaded up with lanolin, so you could also try nipple creams.</p> <p>Any chance the rash has turned into a yeast infection? In which case you will need an anti-fungal to clear it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565118 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:55:51 +0000 MamaG 2565118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: What probiotic are using and how are you trying to give it? We use either Culturelle or Florastar (open the capsule and dump the powder). I will mix the powder in a bit of applesauce and spoon feed. It's worked like a charm every time. The powder doesn't have a taste when mixed into the apple sauce. I've also mixed into yogurt, but if you think dairy might be an issue that's not a great idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565115 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:54:23 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2565115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: he won't take pumped milk or formula with probiotics? After that episode, I give my LO probiotics almost every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565098 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:29:39 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2565098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: Also, when my guy gets a bad rash, I put him in those cotton trainer under pants that also have the plastic to stop leaks. It lets him have something loose on thats cotton for a while and really air out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565095 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:22:43 +0000 Corduroy 2565095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone. I'll email the pediatrician again and let her know it's still going on, the rash has gotten worse, and see if I can get a GI referral. </p> <p>@Pumpkin Pie: Thanks for chiming in. I was starting to feel a little nutty because I haven't been able to find anything like this online. I'm probably not searching for the right things. Wow - 5 months of rash marks? Ugh. </p> <p>@2littlepumpkins: No, he hasn't had antibiotics yet (knock on wood, I think LO1 had then 4 or 5 times in her first year). I've been trying to give probiotics but LO refuses any food or beverage I try to sneak it into. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565083 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:07:03 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2565083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: see the GI for sure, that's not normal and hopefully it'll get better quickly then! He wasn't on antibiotics within a few weeks to months before this happened right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565066 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:40:30 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2565066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO went through something similar and the doc had also said it was a virus. It lasted maybe a little over a month? She had a rash that looked like a burn with open sores. I stayed home a couple days, put towels and rags all over the house and tried to keep her diaper free as much as possible. I also liked her pack n play with towels. I rinsed her butt with water after each poop. Since none of the diaper creams seemed to work, I used a mixture of diaper cream, yeast cream, mylanta. I think it was probably time that made it better, but I don't know. I treated it like a virus, so toast, rice, etc. The rash marks stayed for a really long time, like 5 + months.</p> <p>ETA: it also got better and worse for us. I never found out whether it was a real virus or allergies. I had thought it might be food related, but I was never able to figure it out. I think I even started a thread about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565062 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:35:10 +0000 travellingbee 2565062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, a GI doctor. I can't believe the pediatrician said a virus when it's been going on a month... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565055 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:18:52 +0000 hellobeeboston 2565055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor guy! i would also go visit a GI doc... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565052 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:13:34 +0000 pwnstar 2565052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor little guy! I would definitely take him to see a Ped GI specialist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565050 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:12:10 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2565050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry. This is not fun. Poor kid. </p> <p>I would say that yes, he could be scared to poop and not necessarily constipated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/12-month-old-pooping-12-20x-per-day#post-2565049 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:09:13 +0000 Corduroy 2565049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help me bees, I am out of ideas. </p> <p>DS has been pooping very frequently for about a month now. Since he poops all the time his butt is so red and sore between the cheeks where the poop sits. Some days the rash is terrible acid rash but most days it's just red. We're washing his bottom and using Triple Paste (daycare) or Desitin, and Aloe (doctor's recommendation but makes LO scream, maybe I picked the wrong kind) at home.</p> <p>Daycare is doing their best (rinsing, not wiping. applying ointment, frequent changes) but nobody can keep up with constant diaper changes. I've stayed home from work to try and I can't even do it.</p> <p>I'm out of ideas of what is going on and what I can do to help. I took DS to the pediatrician last Friday and she thought it was a virus. I tried to be patient and wait it out but it's gotten better and worse again since then.</p> <p>Theories I've had:<br /> Constipation: I was treating it like constipation since LO cries and bears down when he poops. The poops aren't hard, they're normal to soft brown. Just frequent and small. Consistent prunes, pears, extra water - hasn't helped. </p> <p>Food allergies: He's mainly BF and getting a bottle of formula 1x a day. We introduced formula shortly before this started. I want to try cutting that out but I'm worried swapping with milk will make things worse instead of better. I cut out eggs for two weeks since LO1 was sensitive to them. It has gotten better and then worse again since that time so I am ruling eggs out.</p> <p>Rash pain: Could his bottom be so irritated that it just hurts to poop so he stops himself?</p> <p>Teething: LO got his first two teeth about when this all started. He seems like he's going to get the next two very soon. </p> <p>Anyone else go through this? </p>