What Causes White Color Residue On Drying Up Of Urine In Infants?

Posted on Sat, 4 Apr 2015

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Question : My son is 3 months 4 days old, on floor the drops of his urinal becomes white after gets dried and also on cloth if urinal dried the it shines. Do we have to worry for this and should we go to child specialists.

Answered by Dr. Arun (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no need to worry just feed more frequently

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Babies at this age tend to pass urine which can leave white colour residue on drying.
It is the urea and salt in urine which increases as baby grows bigger.
No need to worry.
All I would suggest is to increase breastfeeding and Ensure that your baby passes urine atleast six to eight times a day.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Arun (20 hours later)

it's around 44 degree temperature outside so can we start water for him.

Answered by Dr. Arun (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
feed more some water if thirsty

Detailed Answer:
Increase feeding that will be usually enough.
But if he is sweating a lot with low urine output no harm in giving few sips of water.
Breastmilk or formula would be better as it contains 80 to 90 percent water and also satisfies nutritional demand.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar