Tracking and understanding baby poop can be confusing for new parents, but it is an important part of monitoring your baby’s health. Here’s a comprehensive guide focused on everything new parents need to know about baby poop, including a detailed chart.
1Baby Poop Chart
| Type | Appearance | Timing | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meconium | Thick, sticky, tar-like; black or dark green | First 24-48 hours after birth | Normal first stools as baby clears out ingested substances in the womb |
| Transitional Poop | Greenish-brown or yellowish-brown, less sticky | Around days 3-4 | Transition from meconium to regular stool as baby starts digesting milk |
| Breastfed Baby Poop | Mustard yellow, seedy, and runny | After meconium and transitional stools, ongoing | Healthy breastfed baby stools; frequency may vary |
| Formula-fed Baby Poop | Yellow or tan, thicker consistency (like peanut butter), and more odor | After meconium and transitional stools, ongoing | Healthy formula-fed baby stools; less frequent than breastfed stools |
| Solid Food Poop | Brown or dark brown, thicker and more formed | Starting around 4-6 months when solids are introduced | Normal as baby’s diet changes |
