The 411 on Baby Poop - Infant Bowel Movements - Page 2

Blood in baby’s poop

If you notice blood in your baby’s stool this may be alarming. Small streaks of blood in the stool are usually not something serious. However, if your baby has stools that look like dark red jelly or are streaked with mucous you should call your doctor right away. You should also call your doctor if your baby seems to be in pain or if your baby has persistent bleeding that does not go away.

Some other causes for blood in the stool are:

  • Small cuts or tears on the baby’s anus - Sometimes babies will develop an anal fissure (tear) from straining. You may notice small streaks of blood in baby’s stool
  • Diaper rash - If baby has had a diaper rash that has resulted in skin breakdown, he may end up with tiny amounts of blood in his diaper.
  • Food sensitivities- Dairy sensitivities may cause baby to have bloody/mucousy stools. (See above)

   

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By mommyof12007 on 11/05/09 at 9:32 am

my daughter actually went through this same thing.we used sopasatories (spelling) and that seemed to help her alot.she is 2 yrs old now and her poo is n  ...

By Mama Ray on 11/03/09 at 10:30 am

Hello Ladies,

I was wondering if anyone has experienced this, as I am a bit tired of asking my doctor and hearing - "it's ok",,, while I think it  ...

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