![]() ![]() Your baby’s first foray into the world of poop is a substance called meconium. Understanding the basics of baby poop Baby’s first poop: Meconium So, if you’re a new parent and you’ve found yourself knee-deep (sometimes literally) in the world of baby poop, we’ve got you! In this blog, we’ll dive into everything you never wanted to know about this not-so-gross-after-all subject. (Maybe because you created the creature doing the pooping.) And even though the idea of changing diapers and washing soiled onesies worries you, it’s shocking how quickly it just becomes part of your routine. If you notice any sudden changes, any indication she’s uncomfortable, or if she’s having small hard stools, be sure to check in with your pediatrician.Who would have guessed that one day you’d be discussing poop colors, textures, and frequencies over coffee with friends?īaby poop is not like regular poop. Since pooping patterns and stool colors can vary so widely, there’s not much reason to worry as long as your baby's stays fairly consistent and she’s acting like herself. And remember, otherwise pediatricians don't recommend anything else to drink other than breast milk, formula, or Pedialyte® (if your child is sick and you have discussed with your primary care provider) for babies under 6 months of age, and that includes no plain water until after 6 months old. ![]() Babies older than 6 months can increase to 1 ounce of prune juice mixed with 1 ounce of water daily if the smaller amount isn’t working. Gwiszcz suggests mixing 0.5 ounces of prune juice with 0.5 ounces of water in a bottle separate from a feed, daily to help soften the stools. ![]() For children under 2 months old, you should talk with your pediatrician for advice on how to treat constipation. If your baby is starting to have hard, small, ball, or pebble-like stools, she could be constipated. ![]() “The only colors we get worried about are bright red like blood, pale white like chalk, or black like coffee grounds (after that initial first few days of life), at which point you should call your pediatrician,” recommends Dr. “As long as it is always coming out in a soft, seedy, rice pudding or pasty consistency, any of these patterns are fine.” Color concernsĪs far as stool color, your baby’s poop can be yellow, green, brown or any combination of the three. “Some breast-fed babies will even have one bowel movement every four to five days, and this can be totally normal,” says Dr. Your infant could have bowel movements anywhere from several times a day to one every few days. This transition should happen within the first few days of your baby’s life.” Establishing a patternĪfter this initial change in your child’s bowel movements, the bowel pattern will soon start to vary greatly. The bowel movements will start out as tarry black stools (this is called meconium) and then turn to a more yellow and seedy texture, that’s almost rice pudding consistency. “It may seem like she’s going after almost every feed. “Your newborn will often start off having very frequent bowel movements,” says Dr. Here’s what to expect, what’s “normal,” and some common signs it may be time to call a pediatrician. To decode what’s going on in your baby’s diaper, we spoke with Joseph Gwiszcz, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at CHOP Primary Care, Haverford, about all things poop. Are they going too often or not enough? Is that greenish color normal? Should it smell the way it does? And why is it that texture? It’s not uncommon for your baby’s bowel movements to be at the top of that list. New moms and dads usually come up with plenty of things to worry about as they learn to care for their baby. ![]()
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