The baby's first stool is called meconium which appears thick, sticky, and greenish-black in color which gradually turns into yellow in the following days. Change in the texture of stool in which it becomes hard indicates that the baby is lacking fluid intake. If there are increased bowel movements, it is a sign of diarrhea. It is essential to consult a doctor if the baby's stool appears maroon, white, and black.
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Why is 2 months old baby having decreased urine?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having 2-month-old baby. Since two days I am observing that his diapers are not wet and heavy as they used to be. So I checked his urine output by laying him down without a diaper for five hours and fed him twice with two and a half hours gap between each feed. He peed thrice after t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your baby. Your baby should urinate 6 to 8 times per day. As you have told that the baby peed after feeds, this seems absolutely normal. You may just keep a track on total 24 hours urine. Should be 6 to 8 times in a day. Reducing feed am... Read Full »