Newborns are relatively young, so they need more careful care from parents. Many novice mothers are at a loss when taking care of their newborns and always worry about not taking good care of them. Many mothers have heard that they can observe their baby's stool to determine whether their body is in a healthy state. So how is newborn stool normal?
Within 12 hours of birth, Baobao's stool is usually dark green or black, and it is quite viscous, but there is no foul odor. This is commonly known as fetal stool. After the baby's stool is emptied, the color of the stool will gradually become normal, so there is no need to worry too much.
Two or three days after the baby is born, the fetus is basically empty. At this time, it will be found that the baby's stool is golden yellow in color, with a delicate texture, soft, and no strong odor. Moreover, there is no foam in the stool, nor will it be hard. If the baby's stool is found to have foam or milk flaps, this stool is abnormal, and the reason needs to be found out.
Newborns tend to defecate more frequently each day, with breastfed babies having slightly more bowel movements than formula fed babies. They typically defecate 6-7 times a day, while formula fed babies defecate 3-4 times a day. If the baby eats more and digests better, the frequency of bowel movements may increase slightly. As long as the baby eats normally and has a good mental state, there is no need to worry too much about normal bowel movements.
