Poop Talk: What Feeding Has to Do with Diapers

The Ultimate Guide to Baby Bowel Drama

Nobody warns you how much time you’ll spend staring into diapers like you’re reading tea leaves. But here we are—tracking texture, sniffing suspicious smells, and Googling things like “green seedy poop at 3am???”

So let’s break it down: what’s normal, what’s weird, and when to call the doctor.

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Breastfed Baby Poop

• What it usually looks like:

• Yellow or mustard-coloured

• Seedy, soft, or even watery

• Sweetish smell (some say popcorn; others say lies)

Frequency: After every feed at first, then can slow to once every few days. Totally normal.

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Formula-Fed Baby Poop

What it usually looks like:

• Tan, brown, or greenish

• Thicker—more like peanut butter

• Stronger odour (you’ll know)

Frequency: Often once a day, but varies. Slightly firmer than breastfed babies.

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Combo-Fed Babies

These babies poop in freestyle mode. You’ll see the best (and worst) of both worlds. And every diaper is a surprise.

“One day it was mustard mousse. The next? Clay from Mars. My baby is an artist.”

— Fadilah, mum of 2 in Papar

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Poop Color Chart: When to Chill & When to Call

Color Meaning Chill or Call?

Colour	Meaning	Chill or Call?
Yellow	Breastfed baby	Chill
Green	Common in formula-fed, or fast digestion	Chill
Brown	Normal in older babies	Chill
Red	Blood? Could be milk allergy or fissure	Call
Black (after newborn stage)	Uh-oh. Could neab bleeding in the gut	Call
White/Grey	Rare but serious- might be a liver issue	Call
Frothy Neon Green	Possibly oversupply, fast letdown, or food sensitivity	Call

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Poop Textures & What They Mean

Texture	Normal?	What It Might Mean
Seedy, mushy	Yes	Classic newborn poop- especially for breastfed babies
Peanut butter think	Yes	Common with formula-fed babies
Liquid	Maybe	Normal for breastfed babies, but watch for fever or explosiveness
Hard pellets	No	Possible constipation or dehydration
Mucus-like	Hmmm	Keep an eye- could be teething, a mild bug, or allergy

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When to Call the Doctor

• Blood in poop

• White or grey color

• Diarrhoea lasting more than 24–48 hours

• No poop for several days and baby seems uncomfortable

• Vomiting + no wet diapers + odd poop

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Final Word:

Your baby’s poop tells a story—and most of the time, it’s just a weird chapter. Trust your gut, not just theirs.

“If your baby’s poop looks like a failed curry, congratulations. You’re doing fine.”

— T4Tots