![]() Flecks or streaks of blood in stools may also be a sign of an allergy to the protein in cow’s milk, which may be found in formula or breast milk. Actual blood in stools is always a cause for concern, but don’t panic sometimes the problem isn’t serious.įor example, newborns may have ingested some of their mother’s blood during delivery, or they may be taking it in while breast-feeding if the mother has cracked or bleeding nipples. If your baby’s stools appear to contain blood - whether you see red or coal-black coloring, streaks, flecks or otherwise - contact your child’s health care provider and have the problem checked out. Babies may have a bowel movement as frequently as after every feeding or as infrequently as once a week, or they may have no consistent pattern. The range of normal is quite broad and varies from one baby to another. Constipation may develop in some babies when solid foods are introduced. Babies may strain, grunt and turn red during a bowel movement, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they’re constipated. Constipation isn’t usually a problem for infants. The stools may be watery, frequent and mixed with mucus. If you see blood or whitish-grey stools, contact your child’s health care provider. ![]() These very pale stools could indicate that your baby’s body isn’t eliminating waste properly. A whitish-grey color could be a sign that the stool is lacking bilirubin products, which are normal byproducts from the body breaking down excess red blood cells. The color isn’t that significant unless the stool has blood - shown as red or coal-black streaks - or if it is a whitish grey color instead of closer to yellow-brown. The stool may be variations of the colors green, yellow, orange or brown. Different colors may indicate how fast the stool moves through the digestive tract or what the baby ate. Occasional variations in color and consistency are normal. The stools of a formula-fed infant are usually tan or yellow and firmer than those of a breast-fed baby, but no firmer than peanut butter. ![]() If you’re feeding your baby breast milk, your baby’s stools will likely resemble light mustard with seed-like particles. Once solid foods are introduced, the frequency and consistency of stools may change also. During the first few days, a newborn’s stools will often be thick and sticky - a tar-like, greenish-black substance called meconium.Īfter the meconium is passed, the color, frequency and consistency of your baby’s stools will vary depending on how your baby is fed - with breast milk or formula. Your baby’s first soiled diaper will probably occur within 24 to 48 hours of birth. As your baby gets older, he or she may have a wet diaper with every feeding. Keep in mind that concentrated urine is different from blood in that it dries to a powder, and it’s not as red in color.īy the time a baby is 3 or 4 days old, he or she should have at least 4 to 6 wet diapers a day. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Sometimes, as highly concentrated urine dries on the diaper in the first week of life, it creates a chalky, pinkish color, which may be mistaken for blood. In a healthy infant, urine is light to dark yellow in color. Guidelines can help you know what to expect and what’s cause for concern. For newborns especially, there’s a range of what’s considered normal for color, consistency and frequency. This means you will be able to notice any sudden changes that may be a cause for concern.New parents often wonder what’s normal when it comes to their baby’s urination and bowel movements. The important thing at this stage is to watch your baby’s routine and recognise what is normal for them. Some babies may poo more than once a day while others go days without a dirty nappy. The number of dirty nappies at this age varies. It is also normal for the poo to be a similar colour and texture to the food you are feeding your baby. The poo may become thicker, smellier and slightly darker in colour. As you introduce family foods, your baby’s poos will change in colour and texture. It's normal to start introducing family foods to your baby's diet when they are around 6 months old. This is caused by hormones that have crossed the placenta to your baby.īut these will soon disappear from her system. ![]() ![]() There may also be slight bleeding like a period. If you have a girl, you may see a white discharge on her nappy for a few days after birth. ![]()
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