Is it common for a newborn baby to have diarrhea?

Normal baby stools are soft and loose. Newborns have frequent stools, sometimes with every feeding. For these reasons, you may have trouble knowing when your baby has diarrhea. read more

Newborn stools have changed to true diarrhea if they contain blood or mucous, develop a bad odor, or abruptly increase in number. At that point it is recommended to consult with your pediatrician, especially if your baby is acting sick or has a fever. read more

But when your baby gets diarrhea, chances are that you'll know it."The poop will have a watery consistency and bowel movements will occur more frequently," says Shaista Safder, M.D., a pediatric gastroenterologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando. read more

WebMD explains diarrhea in babies, when and how to treat it, and when to call the doctor. read more