4 min readNappies and poo · 0–3 months
What does a breastfed baby’s poo look like?
Learn what is common in a breastfed baby’s poo, how it changes in the first days, and which colours or changes need attention.
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4 min read4 min readNappies and poo · 0–3 months
Why is my newborn’s poo green?
Green poo is usually a normal colour change in breastfed and formula-fed babies. What dark green, bright green or green with diarrhea means, and which signs need a doctor.
4 min readNappies and poo · 0–3 months
How long can a baby go without pooing?
A baby’s poo pattern depends on age and feeding. Learn when infrequent stools can be normal and when hard stools or other symptoms need attention.
3 min readNappies and poo · 0–3 months
Why is baby poo yellow?
Yellow and mustard-coloured poo is common, especially in breastfed newborns. Learn what it can look like and which pale colours need attention.
4 min readNappies and poo · 0–3 months
How many wet nappies should a newborn have?
Wet nappies usually increase as milk intake rises in the first days. Learn how to track urine and why nappy count should be considered with feeding, stools and weight.
4 min readNappies and poo · 0–3 months
Why does my baby strain when pooing?
Babies may grunt and strain before passing soft stool while learning to coordinate bowel movements. Learn what is common and which signs need assessment.
4 min readNappies and poo · 0–3 months
How can you tell if a baby is constipated?
Constipation is not defined by days without poo alone. Learn which stool changes and symptoms matter in babies of different ages.
4 min readNappies and poo · 0–3 months
How can you tell if your baby has diarrhoea?
Young breastfed babies often have loose, even watery stools. Learn how to spot a meaningful change and signs of dehydration that need prompt care.
4 min readNappies and poo · 10–12 months
Constipation at 10–12 Months: Signs and When to Seek Help
Look at stool hardness, pain, and changes from your baby’s usual pattern rather than frequency alone, and know which symptoms need assessment.