Poop is a big part of parenthood, especially in those newborn and infant days. (Nod “yes” if you’re elbow deep in dirty diapers!) You may even be startled at what you find sometimes. Different colors, ...

Surprised to find yourself obsessing about baby poop? Like other new parents, you may be a little taken aback by the variety of colors and textures your baby produces. If you run across something new ...

Learn about the possible causes of green baby poop, and whether you need to worry. Noticing green poop in your baby’s diaper can leave you wondering about their health and well-being. But thankfully, ...

Your first glance into that ominously sagging diaper on your baby’s tush confirms that yep, it’s full of poop. But wait. You take a closer look, and you notice that it’s full of green poop. “Is that ...

I get so many questions about baby poop!! It is interesting that most new parents (me included) are VERY interested in poop and a daily question is "did the baby poop?" Pooping is very important in ...

A range of colors, textures, frequencies and volumes are considered normal. But there are some things to watch out for. Credit...Sofia Hydman Supported by By Annie Sneed [This guide was originally ...

Understand the first dirty diapers. Early poop is meconium: a black or dark-green, thick, sticky, tar-like substance. It’s made up of intestinal cells, lanugo (the downy hair some babies are born with ...

A small amount of mucus in a baby’s poop is not usually a problem unless other symptoms are present. However, a lot of mucus, mucus in several stools in a row, or mucus with diarrhea may indicate an ...

Poop is a window into the body. Poop is a window into the body. Its different colors and textures—and the food that comes out—can give you a clue as to what’s going on inside. Sometimes poop is ...