Beware of Smelly Baby Farts that Need to be Checked by a Doctor

Smelly baby farts are generally caused by the type of food they consume. Although it is normal, there are times when the smell of farts is a sign of other possible disorders. Pay attention to when you need to get your baby checked if the farts smell. Fart is a gas produced by normal bacteria in the baby's intestines, as well as bile released by the liver. Babies can pass gas at least 13-21 times a day because they are also more likely to swallow air. Babies can accidentally swallow gas when crying, suckling, drinking from a bottle, to suck a pacifier. Gas that is trapped in the stomach will be released in the form of farts and can also pass through belching. In the first four months, babies are prone to colic which is characterized by babies crying for more than 3 hours for more than 3 days a week, and lasting for more than 3 weeks. In this condition, the baby will swallow more air because of frequent crying, which then makes it fart more often.

Smelly Baby Fart

The smell of a baby's fart is the most important marker of how long a baby's stool is in the intestine. The smell of baby farts indicates that the bacteria has long been developing in the stool. On the other hand, a smelly baby's fart can also be a sign that the baby has an allergy or food intolerance which causes the fart odor to be very acidic or foul. When new born, smelly baby farts are more often experienced by babies who consume formula milk. While farts in infants who consume breast milk usually do not smell. But in general, smelly baby farts will be more common when babies are aged 6 months and over, after consuming solid food. Especially after it's time to eat a variety of foods that contain protein. You can consult a doctor if it is felt that the baby's fart gives off a very pungent and worrisome scent. This is because in some rare cases, smelly baby farts can be a sign of serious digestive disorders. Immediately consult a doctor if the stinky baby fart accompanied by other symptoms such as:

• High fever.
• Fussy.
• No bowel movements.
• Defecate mixed with blood.
• Gag.
• Bloated.
• Look pain when farting or defecating.
• Seen curved back or often writhing because of discomfort.
• The appearance of mucus can be a sign of food intolerance or infection.
• Discoloration in baby's stool, especially after eating new foods. Black stool may indicate blood from the small intestine or stomach. White stool is a sign that the baby is not producing enough bile. While the red color in the stool can indicate the presence of blood from the large intestine or rectum.
• Changes in the density of baby's stool, whether it becomes harder or more fluid.

But it should also be remembered that smelly baby farts are not always a sign of health problems. Parents should not be too panicked and monitor your child first. If the baby appears calm and does not show any symptoms, it may be normal for the smelly baby to fart. However, if there are symptoms that accompany smelly baby farts, you should immediately consult your child to the doctor.