Hello doctor,My baby is 11 months old. On starting of 10th month I had a problem in my breasts and stopped feeding by doctor\s advice. I thought cows milk is better than formula because it is natural so I am giving it for the past one month in very diluted form. Four days before we switched to the formula since cow milk is not available. After that he passes stools many times for two days and got fever. When consulting a pediatrician he advised not to give cows milk and suggested only formula. But now after giving for a day, he passed mucus in stools.Is my baby allergic to formula? He is fine with cows milk, can I give the same? Please help.
Hello,  Welcome to ChatDoctor. Cow milk should not be given until 1 year of age usually, as it may cause calcium and iron deficiency. Any change of feeds in babies can cause some change in stool pattern. Which formula are you giving and how do you prepare it? Proper concentration is very important. Have you started weaning? And how many times the baby is feeding milk? If only two or three times then you can continue with cow milk but do not dilute it. 