annonymous
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ktsmom-
your description of chili grease is of interest to me...you stated, "on the back of the diaper, towards the leg openings", do you mean it soaked through the diaper and you could see it on the outside? Or that it was on the side that her bottom actually touched? I've heard it described this way before, but I just can't seem to picture it in my head. It's not just the poop touching the diaper that spears a little on it, it actually gravitates out a ways?
Anyway, np2-
all babies are different, just as we adults are and what is normal for one may not be for the other. some babies may go once a day or several times a day. he is still little and his digestive system is still maturing. in fact, he may just be more efficient, if you think about it, if we eat 3x a day, we should probably all be going poop 3x a day! getting rid of the old stuff to make room for new food! i think this can actually be more normal for people with healthier diets too. if your baby is on solids now, his poop will definitely have more of an odor and sweet potatoes and carrots can definitely make it appear more orange. if all else is well, try not to worry too much and talk with your doc as soon as your ready.
in the meantime, if you feel like being proactive, make sure your feeding him good healthy fats, like avocado and such. you may also try a fenugreek supplement (found in health food stores), which could help if your milk supply has slowed down for some reason. remember, your breastmilk is the best thing for him and should be the main source of his caloric intake for his 1st year at least!
hugs!!
your description of chili grease is of interest to me...you stated, "on the back of the diaper, towards the leg openings", do you mean it soaked through the diaper and you could see it on the outside? Or that it was on the side that her bottom actually touched? I've heard it described this way before, but I just can't seem to picture it in my head. It's not just the poop touching the diaper that spears a little on it, it actually gravitates out a ways?
Anyway, np2-
all babies are different, just as we adults are and what is normal for one may not be for the other. some babies may go once a day or several times a day. he is still little and his digestive system is still maturing. in fact, he may just be more efficient, if you think about it, if we eat 3x a day, we should probably all be going poop 3x a day! getting rid of the old stuff to make room for new food! i think this can actually be more normal for people with healthier diets too. if your baby is on solids now, his poop will definitely have more of an odor and sweet potatoes and carrots can definitely make it appear more orange. if all else is well, try not to worry too much and talk with your doc as soon as your ready.
in the meantime, if you feel like being proactive, make sure your feeding him good healthy fats, like avocado and such. you may also try a fenugreek supplement (found in health food stores), which could help if your milk supply has slowed down for some reason. remember, your breastmilk is the best thing for him and should be the main source of his caloric intake for his 1st year at least!
hugs!!