Keep in mind, though, that there are plenty of harmless reasons for red poop. In a newborn baby, a little blood may have been swallowed during delivery. If you're breastfeeding , it might be that your nipples are bleeding, and the blood is mingling with your breast milk.
If your little one is eating solids, it could be some kind of food, such as beets, coloring her poop. A black stool could, in some cases, be caused by blood, which may turn from red to black inside the intestines over time. It's important to know that very dark green poop can sometimes appear black. Green baby poop — even a dark shade of the color — is usually nothing to worry about.
Meconium can also look black, and this isn't a problem. White or gray. Very pale white or clay-colored stools are very rare, but if you see poop this color in your baby's diaper, call your healthcare provider, as it could be a sign of a liver condition that needs treatment.
As a rule of thumb, after the first few days you might see anything between 2 and 5 bowel movements a day, up until your little one is around 6 weeks old. Keep in mind that after 3 to 6 weeks of age, your breastfed baby might sometimes go several days between bowel movements. After 6 weeks your baby may do fewer poops every day. One reason for this is that by this time your breast milk usually no longer contains colostrum , which can act as a laxative. This is OK, provided her stools are soft when they do materialize.
The amount of poop your baby makes each time can vary. As long as his weight gain is on track, and the stools are soft, things are probably fine. If your baby's poop seems watery, especially if he is pooping much more frequently than usual, or he has other symptoms, like a high temperature. See your healthcare provider if you think your baby might have diarrhea , especially if he is under 3 months. It's worth knowing that newborns and younger babies are more likely to produce lots of little poops one after the other.
If you notice that your baby's just had a bowel movement, you might be able to save yourself an extra diaper change by waiting just a little longer in case there's more to come. Even if you do get caught out sometimes, no diaper is ever truly wasted! It becomes a lot easier to wipe off as your baby begins to drink more milk.
Picture 5 Day three bowel movement. Looking a lot paler, heading towards a yellowish colour, and much less sticky. Picture 9 Day ten bowel movement. They are often described as looking like brick dust. As your baby begins to take more milk, the urates should stop appearing in her nappy. This is common and not significant by itself, unless your baby has other symptoms that you are worried about.
Picture 12 This poo came from a three-week-old baby who was given Gaviscon because of reflux. When the medication was stopped, the baby went back to having runny yellow stools. Picture 13 After the week injections this baby had green poo, which went back to being yellow after a few days. Older babies may try to wriggle away when you're changing them. You could give them a toy or use a mobile to distract them. It's just as important to clean your baby fully whether they have wet themselves or done a poo.
If your baby's nappy is dirty, use the nappy to clean off most of the poo from their bottom. Then use the cotton wool and plain warm water or baby wipes to remove the rest and get your baby really clean.
Clean the whole nappy area gently but thoroughly and make sure you clean inside the folds of skin. Boys should be cleaned around the testicles balls and penis, but there's no need to pull back their foreskin. If it's warm enough, let your baby lie on the changing mat without a nappy on for a while. Wearing a nappy all the time makes nappy rash more likely.
If you're using disposable nappies, take care not to get water or cream on the sticky tabs as they won't stick if you do.
If you're using cloth nappies, put in a nappy liner and then fasten the nappy. Adjust it to fit snugly round the waist and legs. Chat to your baby while you're changing them.
Pulling faces, smiling and laughing with your baby will help you bond and help their development. Try not to show any disgust at what's in their nappy. You don't want your baby to learn that doing a poo is something unpleasant or negative. Disposable nappies can be rolled up and resealed using the tabs. Put them in a plastic bag kept only for nappies, then tie it up and put it in an outside bin.
Washable cloth nappies don't have to be soaked before they're washed, but you may choose to soak them to help get the stains off. Check the washing instructions first.
There's no evidence that using washing powders with enzymes bio powders or fabric conditioners will irritate your baby's skin.
Wash nappies that are dirty with poo separately from your other washing. You'll probably have enough nappies to make up a full load anyway. If your baby's old enough, they can wash their hands with you as it's a good habit to get into. Learn how to wash your hands properly. After a few days the poo will change to a yellow or mustard colour.
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