Since no baby is the same, every new mom should watch like a hawk for any changes in the stool’s texture, color, or unusual specks. These little surprises in the diaper happen frequently when the baby starts eating solid foods. A baby’s organism is sensitive. It takes time for a lit...
If your baby’s poop seems watery or is filled with mucus, and they are pooping much more frequently than usual or has other symptoms, like a high temperature (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or above), this could be diarrhea. See your baby’s healthcare provider if you think your little one mi...
Is your baby spitting up more than usual? Is your baby having dramatically more or fewer bowel movements than before? Are your baby’s poops unusually hard, or do they contain blood? Does your baby strain for more than 10 minutes without success? If you answer “yes” to any of the ab...
However, if you notice that your poop has a stronger smell or has a smell that is different than usual, it may be an indicator of something else. If your diet has changed, it may be the cause. The unusual smell from poop may also be a symptom of infection, blood in the stool, or...