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What is normal newborn poop like?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 17 Feb 2026
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Stool changes over the first week:
  •  First few days: Black, sticky (meconium)
  •  Day 3–5: Greenish-brown
  •  Afterward:
  •  Breastfed babies: Yellow, seedy
  •  Formula-fed babies: Tan or light brown

Call your doctor if stools are white, red, or black after the first week.

 

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