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Diarrhea in the Breastfed Baby

By Patty Malowney

mom changing baby's diaper How to take good care of your baby when all isn't perfect in the diaper department.
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Green Frothy Stools in Breastfed Babies

By JustMommies staff

Typically, breastfed babies have frequent bowel movements. They may need a diaper change after every feeding. Their stools should be mustard yellow colored, seedy, and runny. They may look like diarrhea but you have to remember a breastfed baby’s diet is made up entirely of liquids. Their stools
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Grunting Baby Syndrome

By JustMommies staff

If your baby strains, grunts, or cries when trying to have a bowel movement, it may look like constipation, but it could be something altogether different. When babies are first born they sometimes do not quite know how their bodies work, and they may have difficulty coordinating the muscles needed
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The 411 on Baby Poop - Infant Bowel Movements

By Patty Malowney

While you may want to toss out that dirty diaper as quickly as possible, there are a few things you should take note of first.
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