Poop is poop, right? Well, when it comes to baby poop, there’s actually a whole spectrum of normal colors and textures. So if you happen to spot white curds in your baby’s poop, the first thing to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

When it comes to parenting, little gets a parent's attention more than changes in their baby's poop. The texture, frequency, and color of a baby's stool are sure to raise curiosity as well as concern.

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 ...