Baby Poop Color Guide
What's normal and what's not? An interactive visual guide to baby poop colors by age and feeding method.
First 1-3 days after birth
Days 3-5 after birth
Breastfed babies (ongoing)
Formula-fed babies (ongoing)
Iron supplements, green foods, foremilk/hindmilk imbalance
After starting solids with orange foods
Call your pediatrician
Seek medical attention immediately
Call your pediatrician (unless on iron supplements)
📊 Consistency by Age
When to Call Your Doctor
- 🚨White, chalky, or very pale stool
- 🚨Blood in stool (red streaks or dark red)
- 🚨Black stool after the first week (not from iron supplements)
- 🚨Watery stools for more than 24 hours (dehydration risk)
- 🚨Baby refuses to feed or is lethargic
Understanding Baby Poop Colors
Baby poop color changes frequently and depends on age, feeding method, and health. Most colors are completely normal. The only colors that require immediate attention are white/chalky (liver issue), red (blood), and black (after the newborn period).
Frequently Asked Questions
This tool provides general guidance and is not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician.
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