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Dark brown poop of 18 months baby
Helo doc my baby is 18 months old.. his poop color is dark brown.. he poops 4-5 times a day generally solid poop not hard... Hez active and eating playing normally... He eats only home made food plus fruits in a whole day....Is the poop normal???
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Dark brown stools in toddlers are usually normal, especially if:
The child is active
No vomiting, fever, or abdominal pain
No signs of blood or mucus in stool
Eating and growing well
Frequent stools (3–4/day) can also be normal for some toddlers, especially if:
They’re eating more fruits, fiber, or certain vegetables
Recently introduced new foods or changes in diet
Common causes:
Diet-related: Iron-rich foods, bananas, or spinach
Iron supplements: Can cause darker stools
Normal toddler gut pattern: Some toddlers pass stools more often without it being diarrhea
Next Steps
Continue regular balanced diet with variety
Limit excessive juices or sugary foods
Make sure baby is well hydrated
If on iron syrup, reassure about darker stools
If unsure, A stool routine test can help rule out infection or malabsorption
Pediatric review if frequency persists or changes in color/consistency occur
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Red flags:
Stools are black/tarry (suggests upper GI bleeding)
Foul-smelling, watery, or with mucus/blood
Poor weight gain or feeding
Signs of dehydration or discomfort
Stool frequency is suddenly increased and watery
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If he is not having any other complaints such as abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting, then there is no need to worry.
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consult immediately if there is fresh blood in the stool
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