Actually, green poop is common in both breastfed and formula-fed babies, but it's more common in formula-fed babies. While breastfed babies tend to have poop that's yellowish (and sometimes slightly greenish), formula-fed babies have poop that's more brown: usually tan, yellow/brown, ...
Green poop in formula-fed babies Green poop is typically more common in babies who are formula-fed. The added iron in many formulas sometimes leads to dark green or greenish-black stools. Formulas with protein hydrolysate, often given to babies with milk or soy allergies, may also cause green...
Green Poop in Breastfed Babies If a breastfed baby has green poop, it could be something in the breastfeeding person’s diet, like green veggies or food made with green or purple food coloring. In some cases, it could be that the breastfeeding person or baby is sensitive or allergic to...
Are Breastfed Babies More Likely To Have Green Poop? Both breastfed and formula-fed babies can have green baby poop, but the phenomenon is more common in infants who drink formula. This is especially true if the formula has an iron sulfate supplement or is iron-fortified. Treatment for Gree...