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 ...

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.

Urate crystals cause orange or red spots on a baby's diaper that could be mistaken for blood, but they are usually not cause for concern. If you've noticed a reddish-orange stain on your baby's diaper ...

Baby's first poop is one of the first milestones your little one will hit — maybe even before coming out of the womb. The official name for this bowel movement is called meconium and fair warning: it ...

Hosts Alok Patel and Bethany Van Delft get into the bowels of babies’ and childrens’ guts — and try to solve the mysteries of diarrhea, constipation, and “poop diaper.” Using everything from paint ...

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for how often you should poop, but when it comes to what color your stool should be, expert consensus is much narrower. And deviations from it can be a cause for ...

Blood in your baby's stool is often harmless, but it's important to monitor and consult your doctor. Common causes include constipation or food allergies, which can be resolved with dietary changes or ...

Medically reviewed by Natalie Muth, M.D., MPH, RDN, FAAP, FACSMMedically reviewed by Natalie Muth, M.D., MPH, RDN, FAAP, FACSM It can be hard to tell what's normal when it comes to baby poop, ...