19 Oct 2021 | 3 min Read
Tanushri Mukherjee
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Green poop color can be alarming but not something to be worried about. It is generally linked with the diet, such as green leafy vegetables. Sometimes, it is caused due to bacterial infection or Diarrhea. The poop is typically brown or Tan; however, it can change its color depending on its color for several reasons.
Green Poop in Babies and Infants
Green poop in babies is normal and does not always show the sign of any underlying situation. Babies, who are below the age of 1 year, usually consume mother’s milk primarily. Therefore, their poop color is more or less consistent in their appearance and color. According to medical experts,
While green poop in babies is not a matter to worry about; but, this can be reversed when green poop is followed by diarrhea. The primary risk of Diarrhea is dehydration. The symptoms of dehydration in babies include:
When the baby develops diarrhea, continue breastfeeding unless the pediatrician suggests any other way. Babies below the age of 1 benefit from breastmilk as it provides every good nutrition needed by them. Breastfeeding can further control dehydration, so feed your baby on demand.
Green Poop in Toddlers
As children begin to eat solid foods and eventually weans from the breast milk, poop color change initially, but parents should not worry.
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