Let us explain everything new parents need to know about their baby's poop, including the colors and textures and what they mean. It covers topics such as meconium, yellow mustardy seedy poop, green poop, white or gray poop, red streaks in poop, mucus in poop, constipation, and diarrhea.
🍼 The first poop, called meconium, is black and sticky, and should be passed within 48 hours of birth.
🌿 Yellow mustardy seedy poop is common in breastfed babies and has a sweet smell. Formula-fed babies may have a thicker pastier poop.
🟢 Green poop can be normal and may be caused by iron supplements or starting solids.
⚪️ White or gray poop could indicate a liver or gallbladder issue and should be brought to the pediatrician's attention.
🔴 Red streaks or dark appearance in poop could be blood and should be reported to the pediatrician.
🍯 Mucus in poop can be normal in breastfed babies, but excessive mucus may indicate an allergy or virus.
💩 Hard and pebble-like poop can be a sign of constipation, dehydration, or other conditions.
💦 Diarrhea in babies is characterized by very frequent, watery, and loose stools and may be a sign of illness.
Key Insights
- 👶 Meconium, the baby's first poop, should be passed within 48 hours of birth and looks black and sticky. If it persists, it may indicate a problem.
- 🥛 Breastfed babies often have yellow mustardy seedy poop, while formula-fed babies may have a thicker, pastier poop. The color and consistency can vary.
- 🟢 Green poop can be normal and may be caused by iron supplements, starting solids, or breastfeeding patterns. It is usually not a cause for concern.
- ⚪️ White or gray poop could indicate a liver or gallbladder issue and should be addressed by a pediatrician.
- 🔴 The presence of blood in the baby's poop, whether streaks or a dark appearance, should be reported to the pediatrician for evaluation.
- 🍯 Mucus in poop can be normal in breastfed babies, but excessive mucus may indicate an allergy or virus and should be discussed with the pediatrician.
- 💩 Hard and pebble-like poop may indicate constipation, dehydration, or other conditions, and it is important to seek advice from the pediatrician.
