Learn to decode baby poop

There are many mothers who are obsessed with what appears in their baby’s diaper. The diaper is an effective tool to know if the baby is healthy or if there is a problem. Babies have to pee and poop every day. At least the diaper should be changed between 3 to 5 times daily and in all changes the diaper should be full of pee and you should find several poops daily.

To learn how to decode your baby’s poop, you will need this practical guide that will undoubtedly help you relax before your baby’s bowel movements. Your baby is most likely healthy and therefore it is very important that you know what the bowel movements mean. In case your baby is not quite well, you can quickly identify him to go to the doctor as soon as possible.

Having a baby is a wonderful experience and before you know it it will have grown so much that the memories of that precious baby will be in your mind to make you feel melancholy. Even if it is a baby, conversations with your partner will mostly focus on vomiting and poo … and knowing if he has burped well after eating. It is very important that you know what your baby’s diaper tells you.

DECODING THE POOP

Knowing what your baby’s poop tells you can be a mystery due to the color, texture and frequency since this can change from day to day. Do not miss this guide so that you know how to decide what is normal and what is not. Remember that if there is something out of the ordinary in your baby, you will have to quickly go to the pediatrician to find out what exactly is happening to him. Never stay in doubt.

Sticky black poop

When the poop is black and sticky, we are talking about the meconium . Meconium is what your baby defecates in the first days of life. It is the amniotic fluid that you swallowed while in the womb. It is usually black, dark and with a sticky consistency. Within days this poop turns into a pasty and yellowish poop.

Yellowish poop (the same color as mustard)

If you are breastfeeding your baby, his poop will change to a yellowish color. It may even appear that there are some seeds in your baby’s stool, but this is because of the texture. If you feed your baby formula milk, his poop will also be the same, yellowish and mustard colored. This is usually a very smelly poop.

The usual thing is for your baby to defecate every day, but there are babies who can go several days without defecation and this is also normal if he eats well and is calm and looks good. As long as the texture is smooth and paste-like, then your baby is unlikely to have

Dark green poop

If your baby’s poop is dark green in color instead of mustard yellow, it usually occurs mostly in babies who drink formula. It happens because some of these milks have a high iron content. If you are breastfeeding your baby it may be because you are taking an iron supplement.

Bright green poop

Bright green poop can occur from an imbalance between milk. For example, it occurs when the baby is fed from the mother’s breast but in short periods and can receive more milk at the beginning of each feeding in each mother’s breast. If the baby is fed longer on each breast, the balance can be restored as the final milk from the breast is also important for the baby’s health.

Red striped poop

Red streaks in the stool indicate blood and may be the result of constipation . They are usually the cause of cuts that occur when the baby strains to squeeze while trying to poop. If you have red stripes in more than two diapers, see your pediatrician to see how to solve the problem depending on the degree of constipation of your little one.

Loose, watery, brown poop

If your baby’s poop is loose, watery, and brown, then he probably has diarrhea and you have to act fast because a baby with diarrhea can become dehydrated in a matter of hours. If your baby has diarrhea you will have to go to the pediatrician as soon as possible or go to the hospital if necessary.

In older babies, you will need to seek medical attention if the diarrhea lasts longer than 24 hours. It is important to note that loose stools is not diarrhea. Diarrhea is when you have loose, watery poop shortly after each feeding and probably with aches and pains.

Hard poop

If your baby’s poop is hard then it may be a sign of constipation. If you see that your baby has trouble pooping then you should place your baby on his back and move his legs as if he were pedaling a bicycle to help his bowel movements move better.

Accompany these movements with a gentle belly massage. Massage around the navel in circular motions following a clockwise motion to aid in its peristaltic movement.

OTHER SIGNS THAT YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE

There may be more colors and textures in the diaper poop and that is also totally normal. Although there are some signs that you should not ignore and that if they occur you should quickly go to the pediatrician to assess the health of your baby. Some of these signs are:

– A bloody diaper

– Fever

– Vomitos

– He is not hungry

– Your urine is too dark

– Your urine has an unpleasant odor or is too dark

– Does not pee (dry diaper)

– Cries and is very irritable

– Appears lethargic

Does not react to stimuli

Remember that if at any time you feel that your baby is not normal or you see any unusual symptoms, you should see your doctor quickly. Babies are very fragile and must be cared for and watch out for any unusual signs.