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 ...

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 ...

Your first glance into that ominously sagging diaper on your baby’s tush confirms that yep, it’s full of poop. But wait. You take a closer look, and you notice that it’s full of green poop. “Is that ...

Baby poop can vary greatly. However, a milk allergy or lactose intolerance may cause poop to be more watery and frequent than usual. Cow’s milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in ...

We parents tend to end up dealing with more poop than we ever imagined — but what do all those different baby poop colors even mean? After all, if you’re a new parent, chances are you’re facing more ...

Whether your baby is formula-fed or drinks breast milk, the color of their poop will probably change quite a bit day by day. And although there's a wide range of normal, some stool colors might ...