Surprised to find yourself obsessing about baby poop? Like other new parents, you may be a little taken aback by the variety of colors and textures your baby produces. If you run across something new ...

Poop is poop, right? Well, when it comes to baby poop, there’s actually a whole spectrum of normal colors and textures. So if you happen to spot white curds in your baby’s poop, the first thing to ...

If your baby is passing gas but not pooping, don’t worry. Irregular poop patterns are common in babies as their bodies react to changes. It’s most important to know what’s typical for your baby and ...

A range of colors, textures, frequencies and volumes are considered normal. But there are some things to watch out for. Credit...Sofia Hydman Supported by By Annie Sneed [This guide was originally ...

A small amount of mucus in a baby’s poop is not usually a problem unless other symptoms are present. However, a lot of mucus, mucus in several stools in a row, or mucus with diarrhea may indicate an ...

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 ...

Until about 6 weeks of age, most newborns will pass stool roughly 2–5 times per day, typically after every meal. After 6 weeks, the frequency of pooping typically decreases. The frequency of a newborn ...