Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD It can be hard to tell what's normal when it comes to baby poop, especially in the ...

Doctors often describe this poop, called meconium, as tar-like; others describe it as looking like motor oil. “Since the baby hasn’t been eating foods yet, it doesn’t look like a normal stoo ...

Sometimes a baby’s poo can come out particularly wet ... they have whole chunks of food in them as well, which is totally normal (and so delightful to witness) – this happens while your ...

If you run across something new – like mucus – in your baby's poop, you may wonder if it's normal or a symptom of something amiss. "A baby's gut is constantly adjusting to a variety of things ...

So most descriptions of baby poop will ultimately fall into the normal range. The key is to identify the abnormal stool and discuss this with your baby’s doctor. Let’s look at each of those ...

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.

Brown any diet This is typical. While your baby may have different poop colors during infancy, it’s important to know what’s considered “normal” and when you should call your child’s ...

With so many diapers to change, the first few weeks and months with your baby may seem all about pee and poop. How do you know what's normal? We've got some guidance step by step. The first thing ...

What Should My Baby's Poop Look Like? If you're a new parent, you might think about your baby's poop more than you ever thought you would. Different colors and textures show up in baby diapers all ...

Sometimes a baby’s poo can come out particularly wet ... You’ll probably notice they have whole chunks of food in them as well, which is totally normal (and so delightful to witness) – this happens ...