As a Public Health Nurse, these are some of the very common questions and concerns I hear from clients: "I have a 2.5 month-old. He hasn't had a poop in 4 days. Should I be concerned?" "My 4 month-old seems to be constipated. She only passed a tiny bit and she looks like she is… Continue reading Baby poop in the first year
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Is my newborn baby’s runny stool normal or is it diarrhea?
At the breastfeeding clinic, I have quite a few new parents expressing their concerns that their baby may be having diarrhea. I hear "my baby's stool is liquid and runny" or "my baby has a bowel movement every time I change their diaper". On the other hand, some parents are not so concerned when their… Continue reading Is my newborn baby’s runny stool normal or is it diarrhea?