Black stools after introducing solids

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After introducing semi solids to my baby like cerelac, apple puree, mashed banana.. some part of her stool is black. Is this common after introducing solids or any reaction of that food.

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Dr. Manish Aggarwal

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Delhi

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It. Can be because of Iron .

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Dr. Anusha

Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Hyderabad

Hello! This is not any kind of reaction.It could be due to some iron content in the food also.

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Dr. Sameer Awadhiya Pediatrician 19 yrs exp Indore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya

Pediatrician 19 yrs exp Indore

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Mostly black stools are because of iron content especially if you are giving any iron supplementation but it could be because of some undigested food particle also .

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