We all know baby poop is gross but knowing and understanding the colour of your baby’s poop is super important. A quick glance of their colour and consistency can quickly tell you your baby’s overall digestive health. Newborns pass motion fairly frequently in a day while babies a few months old may only poop once or twice a week. 

If you notice any other poop colours and consistency other than the ones described below, check with your doctor to make sure everything is okay.

Baby Poop Color: Yellow / Slightly Green / Slightly Brown

Babies who are breastfed usually have a mushy yellow or slightly green poop. It might also appear to be a little runny or a bit seedy. This is fairly common and is a sign of a healthy breastfed baby.

Baby Poop Color: Yellow / Brown

Babies who are formula-fed usually poo yellow or brown pasty poop. Think peanut butter. They will also likely pass motion less frequently throughout the week, so don’t fret if your baby doesn’t poop daily.

Baby Poop Color: Dark Green / Black

If your baby is taking an iron supplement, his poop will likely turn dark green or black. But if your baby isn’t taking any supplements, visit a doctor to make sure everything’s okay.

Solid-Food Poop

Once your little one starts transitioning to solid food such as porridge or baby cereal, expect to see quite a variety of colours, depending on his diet. His poop will likely be brown or dark brown, more mushy, and smell more stinky. This is also probably a good time to move up a diaper size like PETPET® Tape Diapers (M) Size, so that it contains more of his poop.

Diarrhea

A very runny green, yellow or brown poop that happens 2-3 times a day may indicate an infection or allergy. If left untreated, it could lead to dehydration. Call your baby’s doctor right away if this occurs.

Constipation

Hard and dry poop could indicate constipation. This is more common among formula-fed babies or when they’re transitioning to solid food. It could also be a sensitivity to milk or soy. Check with your doctor on how to best treat your baby’s constipation. It can be as simple as changing the formula or eating certain fruits like dragonfruit to help your little one pass motion.