From mustard yellow to rainbow shades, your baby’s poop changes a LOT in the first few years — and yes, it tells you a lot about their health!

Here’s your no-judgment, pediatrician-approved guide to decoding diaper duty.

👶 Newborn Days (0–1 Month)

Breastfed baby poop:

• Mustard yellow, seedy, soft

• 3–10 times a day (yes, that’s normal!)

Formula-fed poop:

• Tan/yellow-brown and thicker

• 1–4 times daily

✅ Both are totally normal. Just don’t compare with other babies!

⏳ 1–6 Months – Big Changes Begin

• Less frequent (sometimes once every few days!)

• Mild smell appears

• Greenish? Could be iron-fortified formula or foremilk imbalance

⚠️ Call your doc if you see frothy, mucus-filled, or blood-streaked poop.

🍽️ Starting Solids (6–12 Months)

Expect:

• More formed texture

• Stronger smell (hello real food!)

• Undigested bits of carrot or peas (yes, that’s okay)

Color can vary based on food — don’t be surprised by spinach green or blueberry purple.

🚼 Toddler Poop (1–3 Years)

• Brown, soft, sausage-shaped = healthy

• 1–2 poops a day is common

🔄 Things like picky eating, too much milk, or not enough fiber can cause constipation.

💡 Boost water, fiber (fruits, veg, whole grains), and playtime!

🎨 Poop Color Decoder: What’s Normal?

🟡 Yellow – Normal for breastfed babies

💩 Brown – Ideal toddler poop

🟢 Green – Teething, spinach, or iron? Usually fine

⚫ Black – Normal for newborn (meconium), NOT after

🔴 Red – Could be blood — call your doctor

⚪ White/gray – Liver issue? Needs check-up

🚨 When to Call Your Pediatrician

Call your doc if:

• Poop is chalky white, red (blood), or black (past newborn stage)

• Persistent diarrhea or constipation

• Your baby is unusually fussy, losing weight, or in pain

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to stress over every diaper — but tracking patterns is key. If something feels off, talk to your pediatrician. No question is too gross — we’ve seen (and smelled!) it all 💩

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