Choose the right size diaper Make sure that your baby’s diaper fits properly. Consider using a slightly larger diaper while your baby is recovering from diaper rash. Tip 5 Let your baby’s skin breathe Reduce the time spent in close contact with diapers, when it’s possible. For example,...
Baby poop is probably something you were expecting to deal with, but did anyone tell you how varied the contents of your little one’s diapers could be? Runny or firm, black, green, or yellow—even mucus in your baby’s poop can be part of the adventure. Those diaper changes are, of...
Baby poop: Everything new parents need to know Normal baby poop can be a rainbow of different colors – and varying consistencies, too. What you find in your baby's diaper can give you important clues about their health. Medically reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician Written by ...
There’s no way around it: new parents will be talking about poop a lot—more than you ever imagined possible! But poop is so much more than a messy obligation to manage until your baby gets potty trained.
Diaper Rash (birth to 12 mo.) Diapering Basics Baby Poop 101 Baby poop pictures: Which colors and textures are normal? Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist Why your baby's poop is green Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician ...
If your baby seems fussy or sick, or if you simply aren’t sure if all is well, check their diaper for clues about what’s going on. To begin, choose the stool below that looks most like your baby’s. Prev Next Greenish-black and sticky baby poop AKA: Meconium Looks like: Licoric...
Poop Connoisseur- Fill baby diapers with things like rock candy, candy bars, ice cream, cake, etc. Have guests determine what each "poop" is. Poopy Prize- Fold papers into miniature diapers and connect them to safety pins. Put peanut butter or chocolate in one diaper to create a dirty ...
With the introduction of solid foods or other liquids, come many changes in baby's elimination patterns. Baby poop will have a stronger odor and different color and consistency. You may start to notice traces and pieces of vegetables in your baby's diaper, which is very common. At this sta...
Let’s go through different types of diaper rashes and what they usually look like. Irritant nappy rash An irritant diaper rash is characterized by red, “raw” looking skin that can progress to open and bleeding areas. It may appear anywhere in the diaper area, extending from the pubic bon...
Baby Poop Odor The scent of your baby's poop is most often a reflection of how long the poop was in the intestines. In general, the longer the stool sits in the microbiome (or bacteria-filled environment) of the intestines, the more it will smell. ...