27/11/2025
Why Your Baby’s P**p Changes Color — And What Each Color Means 👇👇
A baby’s p**p changes many times in the first year of life.
The color, texture, and smell can vary depending on what the baby is eating and how their digestive system is developing. Most color changes are completely normal, but some need attention.
✅ Normal Baby P**p Colors #
1️⃣ Yellow or Mustard P**p
• Common in breastfed babies
• Soft, seedy, sometimes watery
• This is perfectly normal
2️⃣ Light Brown / Tan P**p
• Common in formula-fed babies
• Thicker and smoother
• Also normal
3️⃣ Green P**p
Happens when:
• Baby is swallowing saliva (teething)
• Baby had a cold
• Baby ate green vegetables (older babies)
• Or when breastmilk foremilk/hindmilk balance changes
👉 Green p**p is usually not a problem.
⚠️ P**p Colors That Need a Bit More Attention
4️⃣ Dark Green / Almost Black
• Normal in the first days of life (meconium)
• If seen later on, it may mean iron supplements
• Still okay unless baby looks unwell
5️⃣ Orange / Slightly Red-Tinted
• Can happen with certain foods (carrots, sweet potatoes, tomatoes)
• Usually harmless
❌ P**p Colors That Are NOT Normal
6️⃣ Red P**p
Possible causes:
• A small tear in the a**s from straining
• Reaction to foods
• Blood in stool from infection or allergy
👉 Needs medical review if it continues or baby looks unwell.
7️⃣ White, Clay-Colored, or Pale Grey P**p
This is not normal.
It may mean:
• A liver or bile duct problem
• Poor bile flow
👉 Seek urgent medical care if you notice this.
8️⃣ Black P**p (Not Meconium or Iron Supplement)
If baby is not on iron drops and p**p is very dark or black, it may be:
• Old blood from the stomach or intestines
Most color changes in baby p**p are normal and caused by feeding patterns or harmless digestive changes.
But:
• White
• Bright red
• Black (not due to iron)
are colors that should never be ignored.
