Newborn's bowel habits vary from baby to baby. However, painful bowel movements can affect any baby, disrupting her daily schedule and making feedings and diaper changes difficult. Because painful bowel movements can sometimes be the sign of a...
Even healthy babies -- especially breastfed ones -- experience soft and frequent bowel movements during the first months of life. If your baby's bowel movements suddenly increase in frequency, volume or water volume, however, then she may be...
When your baby is constipated, you want to do whatever you can to make her feel better. If your infant has trouble passing stools, talk to her pediatrician. Some doctors may suggest giving your infant a small amount of water to help ease the...
One of the activities that new parents look forward to least is diaper changes. A baby's bowel movements can vary greatly in color, consistency and odor depending on the baby's age and diet. Parents are often surprised and sometimes concerned when...
Blood in the stools is an alarming sight, particularly when it affects your child. However, bloody stools are surprisingly common in babies and young children, and they don't necessarily warrant a panic-stricken trip to the emergency room, reports...
Jaundice is a term used to describe an increase in the amount of bilirubin in the body, which results in the whites of the eye, skin and body fluids all turning yellow. When all is functioning properly, bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood...
Infant stool can be a good indicator of your baby's health, according to pediatrician Jay Gordon. The color and consistency of your child's bowel movements are sometimes the best insight you have into how your baby is feeling. Stringy, watery...
Infrequent stools and bloating are classic symptoms of constipation. Although dietary factors often lead to constipation in older babies and adults, this condition in newborn babies can signal the presence of an underlying health condition. Even...
New parents want to ensure that their children are getting the proper nutrition. They also want to be sure their newborn has properly functioning intestines. For these reasons, many parents monitor the food intake and stool output of their...
When you have a baby, you're often fraught with worry over your new addition. However, one thing you cannot control is how much your baby voids or stools -- that is, how often he urinates and makes a bowel movement. If he's not doing these things...
Preemie babies have more trouble with constipation than full-term babies for several reasons. Decreased muscle tone, preemie formulas and a history of bowel infections can all contribute to problems with stools in premature babies, even after they...
