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Dark green poop

2025-07-13 06:19:24
Hi, my baby is 16 month old. He is having dark green stool or sometime mixture green and brown stool. He does not have any visible issue. He poops 3/4 times a day. He is still having formula milk 120 ml each (1 to 2 times day). Its haopening since few weeks now.
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Hello, I understand your concern Dark green or brown-colored stools in a healthy, active 16-month-old on formula feeds are usually normal and not a cause for concern. Offer iron-rich foods from natural sources as the baby transitions to family diet. Avoid over-reliance on formula after 1 year—gradually shift to full meals and regular milk (cow/buffalo milk up to 400–500 ml/day).
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Continue regular diet (with formula, solids, water). Observe stool frequency and consistency: Soft, formed, or pasty stools are normal. No need for stool tests if: No diarrhea, mucus, foul smell; No blood, fever, vomiting, or weight loss
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Red flags: Persistent loose stools or mucus Blood in stools Poor appetite or weight loss Baby becomes dull or irritable

Answered2025-07-14 06:49:51

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This us normal

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If it’s not a loose stool . No need to worry . Green stools can b due to intake of lgreen leafy vegetables and iron syrup ….

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If the stool consistency is normal then no need to worry

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Kindly consult once for discussion

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It's normal

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It's normal

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If he doesn’t have diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting associated with the green stool it’s not worrisome. Often the higher content of iron in the formula or a similar food intake with high iron content can lead to colour change in the stool. It’s not a cause of concern if the child is asymptomatic

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