{"id":1760,"date":"2026-10-26T12:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/baby-poop-colors-consistency-and-frequency-in-the-first-months\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T19:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:22:12","slug":"baby-poop-colors-consistency-and-frequency-in-the-first-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/en\/baby-poop-colors-consistency-and-frequency-in-the-first-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Poop: Colors, Consistency, and Frequency in the First Months"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Indice dei contenuti<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#come-la-cacca-del-neonato-nei-primi-giorni\">What does a newborn&#8217;s poop look like in the first days?<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#le-feci-di-transizione\">Transitional stool<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#che-colore-ha-la-cacca-del-neonato\">What color is a baby&#8217;s poop?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cacca-del-neonato-allattato-al-seno-e-con-latte-artificiale-che-differenza-ce\">Breastfed vs. formula-fed baby poop: what&#8217;s the difference?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#che-consistenza-deve-avere-la-cacca-del-neonato\">What consistency should a baby&#8217;s poop have?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#la-cacca-liquida-nel-neonato-allattato-al-seno-e-diarrea\">Is liquid poop in a breastfed baby diarrhea?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#piccoli-grumi-nelle-feci-quando-sono-normali\">Small clumps in the stool: when are they normal?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#muco-feci-dure-o-dolorose-quando-parlarne-con-il-pediatra\">Mucus, hard or painful stool: when should you talk to the pediatrician?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#quante-volte-al-giorno-fa-la-cacca-un-neonato\">How many times a day does a newborn poop?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#che-ruolo-ha-il-microbioma-intestinale\">What role does the gut microbiome play?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#come-cambiano-le-feci-con-lintroduzione-dei-cibi-solidi\">How does stool change with the introduction of solid foods?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#esiste-una-tabella-ufficiale-dei-colori-della-cacca-del-neonato\">Is there an \u00abofficial\u00bb chart of baby poop colors?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#la-cacca-del-neonato-dice-qualcosa-sul-microbioma\">Does a baby&#8217;s poop say anything about the microbiome?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-domande-frequenti\">FAQ &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1793010587270\">What are the characteristics of a newborn&#8217;s first poop?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1793010600103\">How many times a day should a breastfed baby poop?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1793010610319\">Is liquid poop normal in a formula-fed baby?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1793010625856\">What are the yellow clumps in a baby&#8217;s poop?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1793010640413\">What color should a baby&#8217;s poop never be?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1793010655871\">How can I tell if my baby is getting enough milk?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#fonti\">Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By Dr. Giorgio Casaburi, Scientific Lead at Novabiomica \u00b7 Medical review: Dr. Paolo Spuri<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the first months of life, a baby&#8217;s <strong>poop<\/strong> can change frequently in color, consistency, and frequency. In most cases, these variations are completely normal and depend on the baby&#8217;s age, type of feeding, and individual characteristics.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than any single diaper, what matters is the overall picture: how the baby is eating, growing, and feeling.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;month-by-month&#8221; charts that circulate online suggest a level of precision that doesn&#8217;t really exist. It&#8217;s far more useful to understand which changes are normal, which fall within individual variability, and which deserve a pediatrician&#8217;s evaluation.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"come-la-cacca-del-neonato-nei-primi-giorni\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a newborn&#8217;s poop look like in the first days?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the first days of life, a baby&#8217;s stool gradually changes in appearance. It goes from meconium, the very dark, sticky first poop, to transitional stool, which is generally lighter in color and tends toward green or yellow. After that, the color and consistency of the stool depend mainly on the type of feeding, whether breast milk or formula [1].<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"il-meconio-la-prima-cacca-del-neonato\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meconium: a baby&#8217;s first poop<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meconium is a baby&#8217;s first poop. It forms during pregnancy and is made up of material that accumulates in the baby&#8217;s intestine before birth. It has a greenish-black color, a thick, sticky consistency similar to tar, and is generally almost odorless. This dark appearance is completely normal [1].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first bowel movement usually happens within the first 24 hours of life. If meconium hasn&#8217;t been passed within 48 hours, a pediatric evaluation is needed [1][8]. This check usually happens while still in the hospital.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"le-feci-di-transizione\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transitional stool<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the baby starts feeding regularly, meconium gives way to transitional stool. This stool is lighter in color, less sticky, and often takes on shades ranging from green to yellow. This is a normal change that reflects the newborn&#8217;s gut gradually adjusting to feeding [1].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the following days, the color, consistency, and frequency of bowel movements depend mainly on the type of milk, but they can vary quite a bit from one baby to another. Because of this, there&#8217;s no single pattern of normal stool that applies to every newborn.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"che-colore-ha-la-cacca-del-neonato\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What color is a baby&#8217;s poop?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the first few days of life, a baby&#8217;s poop can take on different shades: from yellow to light brown, including mustard-yellow and green. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these colors are generally normal [4].<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Color<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What it usually means<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to do<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Greenish-black, sticky (first days)<\/td><td>Meconium, the first poop<\/td><td>Normal in the first days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yellow-green (first days)<\/td><td>Transitional stool<\/td><td>Normal in the first days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yellow, mustard-yellow<\/td><td>Common especially in breastfed babies<\/td><td>No special action needed if the baby is doing well<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Light brown, yellow-brown<\/td><td>Common especially in formula-fed babies<\/td><td>No special action needed if the baby is doing well<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Green<\/td><td>A common variation, also related to diet and intestinal transit<\/td><td>Generally normal if the baby is doing well. <a href=\"https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/en\/green-poop-in-newborns-when-its-normal-and-when-to-call-the-pediatrician\/\">Learn more in our guide on green poop<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>White, light gray, or clay-colored<\/td><td>May indicate a problem with bile in the stool<\/td><td>Contact the pediatrician right away<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Red or containing blood<\/td><td>May have several causes, some harmless and others that need evaluation<\/td><td>Contact the pediatrician promptly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Black, especially if tarry, after the meconium stage<\/td><td>May indicate the presence of digested blood<\/td><td>Contact the pediatrician promptly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources: [4], [1].<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"cacca-del-neonato-allattato-al-seno-e-con-latte-artificiale-che-differenza-ce\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breastfed vs. formula-fed baby poop: what&#8217;s the difference?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In breastfed babies, poop is often yellow or mustard-colored, soft or very runny, sometimes with small seed-like granules. In the early weeks, bowel movements can be very frequent, even after every feeding.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In formula-fed babies, on the other hand, stool tends to be thicker and pastier, with shades ranging from yellow to light brown. In both cases, green can also fall within the normal range [2].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These differences are general tendencies, not rules that apply to every baby. With mixed feeding, stool can have intermediate characteristics. Also, as babies grow, the frequency of bowel movements may decrease, regardless of the type of feeding [2].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gut microorganisms also take part in breaking down components of the diet, producing substances that contribute to the chemical environment of the intestine and the stool. The composition of the microbiome changes rapidly in the first months of life and is also influenced by the type of feeding [9] [10].<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"che-consistenza-deve-avere-la-cacca-del-neonato\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What consistency should a baby&#8217;s poop have?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the first months of life, a baby&#8217;s poop is generally soft. In breastfed babies, it can be very runny, sometimes almost liquid, while with formula it tends to be creamier or pastier.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here too, there&#8217;s a wide range of individual variation. Rather than focusing on an exact consistency, it&#8217;s more useful to watch for changes from the baby&#8217;s usual pattern, taking into account the frequency of bowel movements, feeding, and growth [2].<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"la-cacca-liquida-nel-neonato-allattato-al-seno-e-diarrea\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is liquid poop in a breastfed baby diarrhea?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not necessarily. In breastfed babies, very runny and frequent stool is common and doesn&#8217;t automatically mean diarrhea [2].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What matters most is a change from the baby&#8217;s usual pattern: stool that suddenly becomes much more watery and much more frequent than usual can be a sign of diarrhea, especially if accompanied by other symptoms, such as fewer feedings, fever, or signs of dehydration. In these cases, it&#8217;s important to contact the pediatrician promptly.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"piccoli-grumi-nelle-feci-quando-sono-normali\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small clumps in the stool: when are they normal?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In breastfed babies, it&#8217;s common to see small light-colored granules that give the poop a seed-like appearance. This is generally a normal stool characteristic and, on its own, isn&#8217;t a cause for concern [2].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s important, though, to tell these small granules apart from stool that is entirely white, gray, or very pale, which can signal a problem and calls for prompt evaluation by the pediatrician.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"muco-feci-dure-o-dolorose-quando-parlarne-con-il-pediatra\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mucus, hard or painful stool: when should you talk to the pediatrician?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small amounts of mucus in the stool can appear occasionally and, on their own, don&#8217;t necessarily indicate a problem. However, if the mucus is heavy or persistent, the stool repeatedly becomes very watery, or it&#8217;s hard and difficult to pass, it&#8217;s important to talk to the pediatrician.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood in the stool, on the other hand, calls for prompt evaluation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These changes can have various causes and shouldn&#8217;t be automatically attributed to a food intolerance or a change in the gut microbiome. The pediatrician will assess the overall picture and whether further testing is needed.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"quante-volte-al-giorno-fa-la-cacca-un-neonato\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many times a day does a newborn poop?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no single number of bowel movements that applies to everyone: frequency changes with age, type of feeding, and the baby&#8217;s individual characteristics.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the first few weeks of life, though, this is important information. According to the UK&#8217;s National Health Service (NHS), between day four and six weeks, a breastfed baby getting enough milk should typically pass at least two yellow stools a day [3].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this stage, if a breastfed baby doesn&#8217;t have a bowel movement for 24\u201348 hours, it&#8217;s important to talk to the pediatrician or midwife, since this could be a sign that the baby isn&#8217;t getting enough milk [3].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the first six weeks, especially in exclusively breastfed babies, bowel movements can become less frequent, sometimes several days apart, without this necessarily being a problem, as long as the stool stays soft and the baby is eating, growing, and doing well.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These guidelines don&#8217;t apply equally across all ages and feeding methods. If bowel movements become unusually rare, especially along with hard stool, feeding difficulties, or other symptoms, it&#8217;s a good idea to check in with the pediatrician.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"che-ruolo-ha-il-microbioma-intestinale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What role does the gut microbiome play?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gut microbiome also plays a part in the processes that affect stool characteristics. In the first months of life, certain bifidobacteria are able to use specific components of breast milk, including human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). This ability varies between species and strains. Their metabolic activity can contribute to the production of acetate and lactate and to changes in stool pH [11].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These activities contribute to the chemical environment of the gut and can affect certain stool characteristics. However, the frequency of bowel movements alone doesn&#8217;t reveal which bacteria are present in the gut or how abundant they are.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/novabiomica-microbioma-neonato-latte-intestino-edited.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/novabiomica-microbioma-neonato-latte-intestino-edited.webp\" alt=\"baby poop_ Illustration of breast milk connected to a baby's gut, showing the bacteria of the gut microbiome.\" class=\"wp-image-1253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/novabiomica-microbioma-neonato-latte-intestino-edited.webp 1000w, https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/novabiomica-microbioma-neonato-latte-intestino-edited-300x182.webp 300w, https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/novabiomica-microbioma-neonato-latte-intestino-edited-768x465.webp 768w, https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/novabiomica-microbioma-neonato-latte-intestino-edited-600x363.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Breast milk contains components that help nourish the beneficial bacteria in a newborn&#8217;s gut, supporting the development of the gut microbiome in the first months of life.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 id=\"come-cambiano-le-feci-con-lintroduzione-dei-cibi-solidi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does stool change with the introduction of solid foods?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the introduction of solid foods, a baby&#8217;s poop changes too: it tends to become thicker and often darker, the smell becomes stronger, and the frequency of bowel movements may vary. Small, recognizable bits of certain foods, like pieces of vegetable, may show up in the diaper. This is generally a normal occurrence [1].<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"esiste-una-tabella-ufficiale-dei-colori-della-cacca-del-neonato\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there an \u00abofficial\u00bb chart of baby poop colors?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stool color charts exist for a specific purpose: to help parents and healthcare providers spot overly pale stool early on, since it can signal a rare liver or bile duct problem that needs prompt evaluation. They aren&#8217;t meant to interpret every color or every digestive issue.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A study conducted in Taiwan evaluated the use of one of these cards in a newborn screening program, with good results in identifying stool that should be flagged for attention [5]. Those results apply to that specific card and that specific context, not to just any stool color chart found online.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One institutional example is the BC Infant Stool Colour Card from Perinatal Services BC, in Canada [6].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chart included in this article, on the other hand, is for informational purposes: it helps identify the most common colors of a baby&#8217;s stool and those that call for medical attention. It&#8217;s meant as a general guide only and doesn&#8217;t replace a pediatrician&#8217;s evaluation.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Progetto-senza-titolo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Progetto-senza-titolo-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing how a baby's poop changes from meconium to first solid foods, including stool colors, consistency, and frequency at different stages.\" class=\"wp-image-1141\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 id=\"la-cacca-del-neonato-dice-qualcosa-sul-microbioma\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does a baby&#8217;s poop say anything about the microbiome?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The color, consistency, and frequency of bowel movements can be influenced by several factors, including diet, bile, intestinal transit, and the activity of microorganisms in the gut. However, observing a baby&#8217;s poop doesn&#8217;t reveal the composition of the gut microbiome or which bacteria are present and how abundant they are.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stool, however, is a valuable sample for studying the microbiome. Through microbial DNA analysis techniques, such as metagenomics, it&#8217;s possible to identify the microorganisms present and study their functional potential.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the first months of life, the gut microbiome changes rapidly, and feeding plays an important role in its development. Breast milk, for example, contains special complex sugars called human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), which can only be used by certain gut bacteria, including specific bifidobacteria [7].<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This doesn&#8217;t mean that formula-fed babies necessarily have a &#8220;worse&#8221; microbiome. Feeding methods can influence the composition and development of the microbiome, but individual differences are wide and can&#8217;t be reduced to a simple judgment of normal versus not.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which stool requires a pediatrician&#8217;s evaluation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most variations in stool color, consistency, and frequency are normal in the first months of life. Some changes, however, call for attention, especially when they&#8217;re sudden or accompanied by other symptoms.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact the pediatrician if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The stool is <strong>white, gray, or very pale<\/strong>, even if the baby seems to be doing fine. This can be a sign of a liver or bile duct problem and calls for prompt evaluation [4].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You notice <strong>blood in the stool or a red color<\/strong> that isn&#8217;t explained by diet [4].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The stool turns <strong>black, especially if tarry, after the meconium stage<\/strong> [4].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>meconium hasn&#8217;t been passed within 48 hours of birth<\/strong> [1][8].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>first weeks of life<\/strong>, a breastfed baby has very infrequent bowel movements or doesn&#8217;t poop for 24\u201348 hours, especially if feeding poorly or gaining weight slowly [3].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The stool suddenly becomes <strong>very watery and more frequent than usual<\/strong>, contains heavy or persistent mucus, or is hard and difficult to pass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some symptoms call for even more urgent attention.<\/strong> If the baby is under three months old and has a temperature of 100.4\u00b0F (38\u00b0C) or higher, immediate medical evaluation is needed. Green vomiting, marked drowsiness, difficulty waking up, signs of dehydration, or a clear worsening of the baby&#8217;s overall condition also call for urgent care.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A practical tip:<\/strong> if something in the diaper leaves you unsure, take a photo in good lighting. It can help the pediatrician better assess what you&#8217;ve observed.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find all our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/en\/newborn-poop\/\">guides on baby poop<\/a><\/strong> in our dedicated section.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"faq-domande-frequenti\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793010587270\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the characteristics of a newborn&#8217;s first poop?<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The first poop is called meconium: it&#8217;s greenish-black, thick, and sticky. It&#8217;s usually passed within the first 24 hours of life and gradually gives way, over the following days, to lighter transitional stool, often yellow-green.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793010600103\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How many times a day should a breastfed baby poop?<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Between day four and six weeks, a breastfed baby getting enough milk should generally pass at least two yellow stools a day, often more. After six weeks, bowel movements can become less frequent, sometimes several days apart, without this necessarily indicating a problem.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793010610319\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is liquid poop normal in a formula-fed baby?<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In formula-fed babies, stool tends to be pastier than in breastfed babies. An occasionally softer consistency can be normal. However, if the stool suddenly becomes very watery and more frequent than usual, especially if the baby is eating less or doesn&#8217;t seem to be doing well, it&#8217;s important to contact the pediatrician.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793010625856\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the yellow clumps in a baby&#8217;s poop?<\/strong><br \/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>These are small granules that give the stool a seed-like appearance, common in breastfed babies. They&#8217;re generally a normal characteristic and, on their own, don&#8217;t indicate a problem. They should be distinguished from stool that is entirely white, gray, or very pale, which calls for prompt evaluation by the pediatrician.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793010640413\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What color should a baby&#8217;s poop never be?<\/strong><br \/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The colors that call for attention are white, very light gray or clay-colored, red or containing blood, and black after the meconium stage. In these cases, it&#8217;s important to contact the pediatrician promptly. Yellow, brown, and green, on the other hand, generally fall within normal variation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793010655871\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How can I tell if my baby is getting enough milk?<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In the first few weeks, the frequency of bowel movements is one factor to consider, along with the number of wet diapers, growth, and how feedings are going. None of these signs, on its own, is enough to assess how well a baby is feeding. If you have any doubts, it&#8217;s important to check in with the pediatrician or midwife.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This article is for informational purposes only and doesn&#8217;t replace the pediatrician&#8217;s advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your baby&#8217;s microbiome, month by month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the first months of life, a baby&#8217;s gut microbiome changes rapidly, following the different stages of growth and feeding.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <strong>Novabiomica<\/strong>, you can learn about your baby&#8217;s gut microbiome composition, explore some of its functional characteristics, and track its evolution over time through follow-up tests, with descriptive information based on available scientific evidence.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The kit will be available soon.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/novabiomica.com\/en\/purchase-the-kit\/\">Join the waitlist<\/a> to receive updates on the launch.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author and Scientific Lead: Dr. Giorgio Casaburi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Computational biologist, co-founder and Scientific Lead of Novabiomica. Adjunct Professor at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and author of over 70 scientific publications in the field of genomics and the microbiome. He oversaw the scientific content and interpretation of the literature.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medical review: Dr. Paolo Spuri<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physician specializing in urology, co-founder and CEO of Novabiomica. He reviewed the medical content and general guidance intended for parents.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"fonti\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Nationwide Children&#8217;s Hospital \u2014 Newborn poop: meconium. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/family-resources-education\/700childrens\/2021\/07\/newborn-poop-meconium\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/family-resources-education\/700childrens\/2021\/07\/newborn-poop-meconium<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org \u2014 Diarrhea in Babies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/baby\/diapers-clothing\/Pages\/Diarrhea-in-Babies.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/baby\/diapers-clothing\/Pages\/Diarrhea-in-Babies.aspx<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>NHS \u2014 Breastfeeding challenges: constipation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/best-start-in-life\/baby\/feeding-your-baby\/breastfeeding\/breastfeeding-challenges\/constipation\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/best-start-in-life\/baby\/feeding-your-baby\/breastfeeding\/breastfeeding-challenges\/constipation\/<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org \u2014 The Many Colors of Poop. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/baby\/Pages\/The-Many-Colors-of-Poop.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/baby\/Pages\/The-Many-Colors-of-Poop.aspx<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Study on the stool color card in a newborn screening program in Taiwan. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16585309\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16585309\/<\/a> <strong>[full citation to be added]<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Perinatal Services BC \u2014 BC Infant Stool Colour Card. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perinatalservicesbc.ca\/Documents\/Screening\/BiliaryAtresia\/BA_Stool_Card_Print_2023Jan.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.perinatalservicesbc.ca\/Documents\/Screening\/BiliaryAtresia\/BA_Stool_Card_Print_2023Jan.pdf<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Lawson MAE et al. \u2014 The ISME Journal. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41396-019-0553-2\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41396-019-0553-2<\/a> <strong>[full citation to be verified]<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Tabbers MM et al., ESPGHAN\/NASPGHAN \u2014 J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, 2014. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naspghan.org\/files\/documents\/pdfs\/cme\/jpgn\/Evaluation_and_Treatment_of_Functional.24.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.naspghan.org\/files\/documents\/pdfs\/cme\/jpgn\/Evaluation_and_Treatment_of_Functional.24.pdf<\/a> <strong>[full citation to be verified]<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Frese SA, Hutton AA, Contreras LN, Shaw CA, Palumbo MC, Casaburi G, Xu G, Davis JCC, Lebrilla CB, Henrick BM, Freeman SL, Barile D, German JB, Mills DA, Smilowitz JT, Underwood MA. Persistence of Supplemented Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis EVC001 in Breastfed Infants. mSphere. 2017 Dec 6;2(6):e00501-17. doi: 10.1128\/mSphere.00501-17. PMID: 29242832; PMCID: PMC5717325.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Stewart, C.J., Ajami, N.J., O\u2019Brien, J.L. et al. Temporal development of the gut microbiome in early childhood from the TEDDY study. Nature <strong>562<\/strong>, 583\u2013588 (2018). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41586-018-0617-x\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41586-018-0617-x<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Lawson, M.A.E., O\u2019Neill, I.J., Kujawska, M. et al. Breast milk-derived human milk oligosaccharides promote Bifidobacterium interactions within a single ecosystem. ISME J <strong>14<\/strong>, 635\u2013648 (2020). <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ismej\/article\/14\/2\/635\/7474845\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41396-019-0553-2<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nb-author-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nb-author is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"nb-author-label wp-block-paragraph\">Written by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nb-author-name wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Giorgio Casaburi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nb-author-bio wp-block-paragraph\">Computational biologist, co-founder, and Scientific Lead of Novabiomica. Adjunct professor at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and author of over 70 scientific publications on genomics and the microbiome. 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