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How can you tell if your newborn is getting enough to eat? Keeping track of how many wet and poopy diapers you change each day is one good way.
Wet diapers
In the first few days after birth, you may see orange, pinkish, or chalky urine in your baby's diaper (this can be more common in boys). This isn’t blood but urate crystals and is completely normal. These crystals develop because babies’ urine is concentrated until they start taking in more fluids.
How many wet diapers are normal? After day 5, you should see at least 6 to 10 wet diapers every day. Urine should be yellow.
Dirty diapers
Some babies poop with every feeding. Some may go only once a day or once every other day. As long as your baby seems well and is eating normally, passing gas, and not vomiting, try not to worry. Keep in mind that babies' poop can be different colors and textures, including:
- Dark, sticky brown or black from 1 to 3 days after birth (this is known as meconium stool).
- Green, yellow, and brown (these are all normal colors). It can change to a greenish or yellow mustard color 3 to 4 days after birth.
- Watery and look like there are seeds in the poop if you’re breastfeeding.
When babies poop, it may seem like they’re straining or struggling. They may make grunting sounds or turn very red. This is normal and isn’t a sign of constipation.
If your baby’s poop is soft and not hard pellets, they’re not constipated.
When to call us
Call our 24/7 Appointment and Advice Call Center at 866-454-8855 if you notice any of these symptoms in your baby:
- Hard or swollen belly
- Hard stools (poop)
- Very watery stools*
- Urinating less often (fewer than 6 wet diapers in 24 hours after breast milk is in, or after 4 days old)
- Small amounts of dark urine after day 2
- Stools that are bloody or white, or black stools that return after the meconium phase has finished*
*If this happens, please try to take a picture of the stool and email to your doctor, or save the diaper to share during a video visit.
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