💩 Newborn Poop: What’s Normal? 👶🍼 Yes — poop patterns can be confusing, but here’s what’s actually normal 👇 🍼 Breastfed babies In the first 4–6 weeks: they may poop many times a day After that: it can be totally normal to go 5–7 days without pooping 😮 👉 As long as the poop is soft, baby is feeding well, comfortable, and gaining weight 🧴 Formula-fed babies Usually poop at least once a day Going more than 2–3 days without pooping needs closer watching 👀 🚩 Check with a healthcare provider

Understanding Your Newborn’s Stool Patterns: A Quick Guide When your newborn arrives, expect their first bowel movement to be meconium—a dark green and tarry stool—within the first 24 hours of birth. 🍼 By the 3rd day, you might notice an increase in stool frequency, with the stools becoming semi-loose and greenish-yellow. These will typically normalize within the next 1-2 days. So don't panic. By the 5th to 7th day, breastfed babies often produce frequent golden-yellow, semi-loose, and sticky s