Learn what the color, consistency and frequency of baby’s poops mean for your little one's health.
If a newborn’s poop is still looking black by day three after birth, it may be a sign they’re not getting adequate nutrition or digesting milk the way they should. If you see black poop when baby’s a bit older, it could be caused by iron in their diet, which is no big deal. If baby isn’t taking an iron supplement and the poop looks black, it could be a sign of GI tract bleeding and should be seen by a doctor.
Luckily, many at-home remedies to help baby poop are simple, effective and recommended by pediatricians—but it’s best to use them only occasionally. “I warn parents not to become dependent on a ‘trick’ to make a baby poop,” Swanson says. “If [baby not pooping] is a persistent problem, it’s something I like to see in the office.”
Swanson suggests gentle rectal stimulation, as needed, on an occasional basis only. Gently inserting a rectal thermometer or using a gas-relieving product, such ascan help get things going. However, Swanson warns this shouldn’t become your go-to trick. “If used too often, the baby may become reliant on rectal stimulation to poop.” It’s also important to note that expert advice on rectal stimulation varies, so it’s always best to check in with your pediatrician first.
of 100.4 or higher, or baby is younger than 3 months old, it’s a good idea to call your pediatrician, Kapoor says.While a few flecks can be normal, anything more than that should be brought to your pediatrician’s attention. “Blood in the stool could be caused by constipation, infection, injury or allergy, so going to the doctor is essential,” Kapoor says.A common sign of teething or a cold, occasional mucus in baby poop is no big deal.
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