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When changing my 5mo old's diaper i saw a lot of black thread looking things in her poop i read this could be from bananas true? what else could it be

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Iron specks: Could be due to iron present in babys cereal or formula.

Answered 4/3/2013

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