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 ...

New parents often worry about what they find in their baby’s diaper. It is normal to see a number of changes and colors in your baby’s stool as he or she grows. Boys Town Pediatrics explains what is ...

Most new parents will agree — the amount of thought and conversation surrounding a new baby's bowel movements is . . . plentiful. And probably surprising. With limited options for communication with a ...

Baby poop comes in a variety of colors, and those colors can change depending on your baby's diet. Your newborn's very first poop, called meconium, is greenish-black and tarry. Breastfed poop is ...

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 ...

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 ...

New parents soon learn that baby poop comes in all shapes, textures, and colors. Breastfed babies usually have seedy mustard-colored poop, while formula-fed infants have firmer yellow or brown poop.

Babies go through at least 2,000 diapers during their first year alone, so you’ll have plenty of time to get acquainted with their bowel movements. But during the precious newborn phase, it can be ...