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What should bowel movements look like in a six week old baby?

I am a first time mom and think that my babies bowel movements are not normal.

asked by misschilly007 (14)

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Normally, a six week old infant's bowel movements will be loose, yellowish to greenish, and not have a lot of odor to them. Very watery is a sign of diarrhea, and a harder, pebbly texture would suggest constipation. A breastfed infant will have what almost looks like yellow curdles in them.

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posted by Ann66 (155)
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They should be loose bowel movements but not too loose such as watery. Watery bowel movements suggest an your baby maybe sick with a cold etc. Mustard yellow to green in color is the average color of bowel movements. If your baby is breast fed than his/her bowel movements will actually look as if they are full of mustard seeds.

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posted by sanchlis (61)
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It really depends on what you are feeding your baby. It's normal for the poo to vary in colour but it is usally wet. Talk to your pediatrician.

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After the black tar period, usually they are mustard in color and consitency if breastfed. If formula fed they are darker and thicker, usually a stronger smell too.

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posted by Mary (1156)
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