Is it normal for babies to eat formula milk and have loose stools with little odor?

Baby’s stools on formula are thin and pasty, with little odor. As long as the stool frequency is normal, the weight gain is normal, and there is no other discomfort, it is considered normal. The normal stools of babies eating formula milk are paste-like, slightly sticky, yellowish brown or earthy yellow in color, and most of them do not have a fishy smell or a slightly foul smell. If your baby has 1 to 2 bowel movements per day, is in good spirits, eats milk normally, has normal weight gain, and has no symptoms such as bloating, irritability, etc., your baby’s bowel movements are considered normal. If your baby has frequent bowel movements, does not gain weight or has bloating, you need to consider indigestion, etc. and go to the hospital promptly. If you consider that your baby has abnormal stools, you can first observe your baby’s behavior, and if necessary, take your baby’s stools to the hospital for examination and testing, and then treat your baby according to the results.