Expert: ruth kraft - 1/26/2012

Question
My son is almost 4 weeks old and is the most unhappy baby in the world! He is very gassy and has explosive, green stools.He cries whenever he is awake. It just seems that his tummy hurts. I have worked on a hindmilk/foremilk imbalance by block feeding and feel like that is not the issue. I suspect I may have a thrush infection but do not see signs in my little one and wonder if that can cause his symptoms. I can't shake the feeling that it is my milk that is hurting him. Could the possible thrush infection be causing this or is he sensitive to my milk?

Answer
it can be an overactive let down issue, it could be a food allergy to something you are eating as well. Green poop does not usually mean thrush that I know of. I would cut out dairy and see if that changes the issue. If it is not that, try other allergens like shellfish, wheats, etc.

I hope that helps. I know it seems like your milk could be hurting him, but often children who have some sensitivity to breastmilk, have a much harder time with formula. So keep trying with the breastfeeding and check dietary issues and go from there..,

Best of luck!