Question 1

my 5 week old baby has been bottle fed recently instead of breastfed bc i take pain meds for csection pain. his pampers have been full of a green poop but not watery and white specks could be formula idk. what is normal poops for bottle fed babies?

Accepted Answer

Normal poops: Baby BM's can be yellow, green or brown. Where breastmilk feeding babies have liquidy, seedy poops, formula fed babies may have more pasty or thicker poops. Sounds like your baby has normal poops.

Question 2

1 month old, formula feed infant has dark green poop that smells like skunk (sometimes stringy looking)...baby is gassy as well. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be: The first thing I would want to make sure is that your child is gaining weight appropriately and thriving.  If that is the case, there are numerous things that could be of help, such as different formulas.  That decision can be best made with your child's doctor who will know what formula your child is and/or has been on.  Good luck.

Question 3

my baby's poop is dark green for 3weeks now, it doesn't bother me at first because he's seems fine and gaining weight. is it normal for a formula fed baby to have dark green poop?

Accepted Answer

: Poop color is based on the primary additive (ultra-green bile) and the action of enzymes and gut germs on it as it passes. It changes through yellows to browns if it stays long enough. I don't consider this color a problem at any age.

Question 4

my breastfeeding infant has blue green poop, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Poop Colors: The color of stool is not usually concerning, as it reflects a lot of things we eat. Dark black, red or white stools are the only colors that are worrisome.

Question 5

3 months old infant.. recently changed formula from 'novalac' to 'nan' pooping continuously after every fed. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: In infants it is common for them to have a bowel movement after each feed. Most important is to see if the child is behaving and responding well. If baby is sucking well, feeding well, has no vomiting, smiles and is active, there is no cause for concern. But if you remain worried take the baby to a pediatrician to have the baby checked.

Question 6

my 7 wk old baby just started having yellowish, seedy poop. she has had 5 a day for the last 3 days. is this normal or a concern in formula fed babies?

Accepted Answer

Perfectly normal: Stools vary in consistency and frequency in this age group!

Question 7

is a yellow, seedy, not solid poop a sign of infection for a formula fed infant?

Accepted Answer

No: Probably not a problem. Especially if no other concern.

Question 8

what does it mean if my baby has green poop?

Accepted Answer

Stool color: Infant stools can vary quite a bit in color, from brown, yellow, green, orange. All are okay if the baby is otherwise fine and feeding well.  Stool should be loose, soft or "seedy". Green stool is not necessarily a reason to be concerned.

Question 9

baby had green poop during birthing and after. what is that?

Accepted Answer

Meconium: If baby aspirated meconium, the doctor will observe for respiratory distress. If your baby is sick then it is likely your baby will be observed or admitted to nicu. If your baby is ok, then as your baby takes in breastmilk the stool color and consistency will change to be yellow seedy and mustard like.

Question 10

my baby is 10 months and doing avocado like green poop continuously for about 2 months now. they are very sticky and smelly. she eats very little too.

Accepted Answer

Green poop normal: Green poop could be from the iron which is in the cereal and formulaher appetite may be slowing down right now because of teething.

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Dark green poop in babies fed with formula

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My 5 week old baby has been bottle fed recently instead of breastfed bc i take pain meds for csection pain. his pampers have been full of a green poop but not watery and white specks could be formula idk. what is normal poops for bottle fed babies?

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1 month old, formula feed infant has dark green poop that smells like skunk (sometimes stringy looking)...baby is gassy as well. is this normal?

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My baby's poop is dark green for 3weeks now, it doesn't bother me at first because he's seems fine and gaining weight. is it normal for a formula fed baby to have dark green poop?

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My breastfeeding infant has blue green poop, is this normal?

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3 months old infant.. recently changed formula from 'novalac' to 'nan' pooping continuously after every fed. is it normal?

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My 7 wk old baby just started having yellowish, seedy poop. she has had 5 a day for the last 3 days. is this normal or a concern in formula fed babies?

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Is a yellow, seedy, not solid poop a sign of infection for a formula fed infant?

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What does it mean if my baby has green poop?

A member asked:

Baby had green poop during birthing and after. what is that?

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My baby is 10 months and doing avocado like green poop continuously for about 2 months now. they are very sticky and smelly. she eats very little too.

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