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 ...

If your baby is passing gas but not pooping, don’t worry. Irregular poop patterns are common in babies as their bodies react to changes. It’s most important to know what’s typical for your baby and ...

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 ...

Until about 6 weeks of age, most newborns will pass stool roughly 2–5 times per day, typically after every meal. After 6 weeks, the frequency of pooping typically decreases. The frequency of a newborn ...

The normal poop of a healthy breastfed baby is brownish yellow or green, seedy, and sometimes slightly runny. However, in the first few days after delivery, the baby may pass thick, blackish stools.

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 ...