Although the first stool of your baby, called meconium, might be strange to see, it tells you a lot about how your baby is ...

Understand the first dirty diapers. Early poop is meconium: a black or dark-green, thick, sticky, tar-like substance. It’s made up of intestinal cells, lanugo (the downy hair some babies are born with ...

Wondering about your newborn's pooping habits? Pediatrian Cindy Gellner, MD, demystifies what is normal—from frequent poops to the occasional blowout. Learn when to relax and when to worry about your ...

Noticed some green in your baby's diaper and wondering if it's normal? You're not alone! Though it might look odd, green poop ...