New parents often worry about what they find in their baby’s diaper. It is normal to see a number of changes and colors in your baby’s stool as he or she grows. Boys Town Pediatrics explains what is ...

Babies go through at least 2,000 diapers during their first year alone, so you’ll have plenty of time to get acquainted with their bowel movements. But during the precious newborn phase, it can be ...

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 ...

Understand the first dirty diapers. Early poop is meconium: a black or dark-green, thick, sticky, tar-like substance. It’s made up of intestinal cells, lanugo (the downy hair some babies are born with ...

Wondering about your newborn's pooping habits? Pediatrian Cindy Gellner, MD, demystifies what is normal—from frequent poops to the occasional blowout. Learn when to relax and when to worry about your ...

Baby poop is changing, and that could be bad news for children's health. Anyone with a newborn knows that baby poop is important. Pediatricians often ask parents of a new baby to keep track of what’s ...

While parenting brings many surprises, one of them is likely how much you’ll think about poop, or lack thereof, especially during that first year. But here you are worrying about your baby’s digestive ...

It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta tell you about what's in your child's diapers. Here's a guide to the baby poop changes you'll see over the first year. The mysteries of a baby’s diaper are ...