Having a baby? You're about to embark on a stinky journey into the world of baby poop! Yes, this entire lens is devoted to infant excrement, and with good reason.
Chances are, you have no idea that your world is about to revolve around what comes out of your new baby's cute, little bottom. Sudenly, poop is a priority... and a purpose.
If you're already a parent, you've been in poop up to your ears, but while what's below may not be new to you fellow veterans, I can almost guarantee a laugh, a "gee, that sounds familiar", or at the very least.. a knowing smirk.
It's a Big One
Baby Poop 101 Nominated for Lens of the Year!
You could have voted for this lens (or any of your other favorite nominees) at the Lens of the Year lens.
What does it all mean?!
The Baby Poop Decoder is the poop that started this lens.
Tarry black poop, your baby's first poop, is called meconium. You'll never see it again once it passes.
Mustard poop is common for breastfed babies. Supposedly breastfed babies make sweeter smelling poop. I don't know about you, but I've yet to meet a poop I'd call sweet.
Green poop is normal in the realm of baby poop. "Green", "poop", and "normal" all in one sentence. It's so surreal.
Orange poop is also par for the course. I don't know if it's a par 3 or par 4. It's definitely not a birdie.
Yellow poop - hello yellow! (It's late, I'm tired, and I'm running out of cutesy ideas.) Yellow is normal.
Multiple color and color-changing poop - as long as the colors are listed above (sans meconium reference), there's nothing to worry about. Baby poop changes colors on a frighteningly regular basis.
Chalky white poop could indicate that there is no bile from the liver to digest food. Call the doc. Tarry black poop, when NOT the first poop, could mean there is blood in the digestive tract. Call the doc.
Bright red blood in poop means blood has been expressed very close to the anus (i.e. no time to turn black.) Call the doc.
Blue poop can only mean one thing... My baby's poop don't stank.
A recent study found that mothers prefer the smell of their own baby's poop. (Hey, there are scientists devoting research dollars to poop, so I have no qualms about pooping out a lens on the subject.)The mothers involved in the study consistently ranked the smell of their own kid's poop as better than that of other babies. Imagine being an intern and having to prep for this study, 'cause you know they did the dirty work. Of course there were women willing to show up and sniff poop. I hope they were paid.
Anyway, take a whiff of this article for all the smelly details.
Cool Poopy Stuff on Amazon
Everyone Poops (My Body Science)
Amazon Price: $10.94 (as of 07/06/2009) 
The Truth about Poop
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Where's the Poop?
Amazon Price: $8.61 (as of 07/06/2009)
Perry Poops
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Does a Pig Flush? (Early Experiences)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Why didn't I think of that?
Bigger poopers, bigger problems. Now SMELL doesn't have to be one of them.
I just saw a feature on the inventor of this product on my local news and could not resist sharing here. Apparently, you spray Poo Pouri before you poop, and the smell gets "trapped" in the toilet, and then flushed away. Great place for it, don't you think? i haven't ordered any yet, but it's available at many local retailers, so I plan on picking some up. Meanwhile, I'm busy coming up with tag-lines they'll never use.
Famous feces: the art of Poop Culture
Okay, surely this can NOT be for real. Suri Cruise's baby poop is bronzed for charity, according to this article from the Capla Kesting Fine Art gallery in Brooklyn, NY.There was a RECEPTION held for Suri's poop. I'm all for charitable causes, but this one reeks of ridiculosity!
Well, it was real. And wouldn't you know it - GoldenPalace.com bought the poop for $10k.
Holy crap.
Personal product recommendations for poopers
Intentionally NOT entitled "HOT POOP PRODUCTS", because "hot" next to "poop" just seemed wrong.
- Boudreaux's Butt Paste. It is simply thee cream of the diaper cream crop. You'd expect the author of a lens on poop to use something called butt paste, wouldn't you? It may be a funny name, but it's some serious stuff... and Oprah likes it. What more do you need to know?
- Both of my tots wear Luvs diapers. Know why? They work just as well as any other, and they're CHEAPER. I used Huggies Supreme and Pampers Baby Dry for a long time and had good results from both. I finally had the nerve to give Luvs a shot, and now I'm happily saving money on diapers.
- It's nothing but Huggies Natural Care wipes for me. They're thicker than other wipes I've tried and feel more like a washcloth. Thickness means less chance of poop on my hands, and that's always a good thing.
Hot Poop Products
Eeek - I did it! (Purchase links for products recommended above. Fuel my diaper fund!)
Boudreaux's Butt Paste
The 1-pound tub is my favorite. Not only can you proudly display the BUTT PASTE namesake and logo with a large, colorful label, but the jar is big enough to last for-ev-er and great for multiple poopers. (Plus, you can really get a hand in to grab a big ol' goop of it and smear it on thick when necessary.)
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Luvs Diapers, Size 1, Value Pack (Pack of 224)
Available in sizes 1 thru 6 in these handy mega-huge-super-poop-force-3000, industrial-sized giganto boxes.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes, Unscented - 80 Each
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Even More Hot Poop Products
Poop, I did it again.
What Shat That?: A Pocket Guide to Poop Identity
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 07/06/2009)
What's Your Poo Telling You?
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Poop Culture: How America is Shaped by its Grossest National Product
Amazon Price: $11.66 (as of 07/06/2009)
Poop: A Natural History of the Unmentionable (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards))
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Dookie
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Dad must get dirty too!
No matter what he says or how much he tries to avoid it, Dad is at least 50% responsible for Baby being here, and Dad must partake in the poop disposal. Not only does it give you a break from diaper duty, but it allows Dad some serious bonding time as well. The rear end is not all one encounters during diaper changes - there's plenty of face time to talk and coo with Baby. Encourage Dad to take an active part in changing diapers. He may eventually enjoy it, to his surprise.This dad had a mishap with some baby powder, but he survived. (I'm glad he did!) ;) You other dads probably won't look this silly after changing a diaper, unless you're related to my other half!
Here's a great article for new dads that supports "Daddy Diaper Duty" and offers other bits of wisdom for the proud papa.
Baby Poop on CafePress
IPOO (IPEE) Infant Bodysuit
Price: 13.99
Pooping in progress Infant Bodysuit
Price: 18.99
iPood Infant / Baby creeper
Price: 14.99
If I start smiling Infant Creeper
Price: 10.99
Poop Machine Infant Creeper
Price: 13.99
Take cover: the poop shoot!
At some point in your diapering career, it's quite possible that you will encounter poop as it is being pooped. Try as we might to avoid it, sometimes poop just happens.The key is to remain calm, especially if your baby has just had explosive diarrhea, or what is known in our household as Down the Wall Poop. Calmness and composure during a poop shoot is easier said than done, but it is essential in this phase of poop problem solving.
1. Take a deep breath. Remember to hold your nose and breathe through your mouth, though.
2. Get Baby clean first, or else you'll have Squirmed-in Poop in addition to Down the Wall Poop, and two poops are twice the poop of one.
3. Occupy baby AWAY FROM POOP, and bring out the big boys from under the kitchen sink - something that cleans and disinfects.
4. Count to 10 and move in for the kill. You can do this!
5. Have a laugh and blog about it. The first time is always the worst, but it's something you can look back on with a smile. Until the next time it happens.
If you're wondering what Mulder has to do with Down the Wall Poop... a search for "baby frown" photos turned up a lot of David Duchovny pics. Hmmmm...
All the poop that's fit to print
- Your Baby's Bowels: Color Changes
- From WebMD. In case you don't believe the fabulous poop decoder (hmph!) here's the word from a real physician.
- The 411 on Baby Poop
- Useful info on baby's first poop, the first few months' poop, babies that poop a lot, babies that don't poop for several days, green poop and more poop.
- Diagnosing Diarrhea - DrGreene.com
- Dr. Greene gives you the scoop on runny poop - how to know if your baby has diarrhea.
- Baby Poop: What New Parents Need To Know
- More poop scoop from a doctor who gives some detail on the hows and whys of baby poop.
- Ph D in Poop
- This was obviously written by a mom with extensive knowledge of poop. (Proceed with caution, or not at all, if you wish to avoid the S-word.) Excerpts: Baby poop... "is like kryptonite to teenagers. Mouthy obnoxious know-it-alls run in fear from a poopy diaper." "If there were a free iPod loaded with every song a teenager could want on it stuck in a poopy diaper, the thing would go unclaimed." LOL!
- Constipation
- Expert Ann Douglas advises a distraught mother whose 6-month-old is struggling with constipation.
- Poop Scoop: Infant Stooling Patterns
- Laura Weidenfeld, M.D. sheds some light on what's normal and abnormal in the vast realmn of baby poop.
- The Color of the Day: Solving Bowel Movement Mysteries
- Here's a more in-depth (and medically correct) look at the colors of baby poop and what they mean, from Dr. Jay Gordon and Cheryl Taylor White, CBE. These people's names are followed by initials and/or acronymns, so their poop is legit. Plus, there's words like "seedy" and "frothy" - how can you NOT want to take a look? (at the article)
- What Goes in Must Come Out! Breastfed Babies and Their Poo
- Poop on breastfed babies' poop by By Lisa A. Goldstein.
- kellymom.com :: What causes blood in baby's stool?
- Blood in Baby's poop can mean a number of things, a few of them not so much cause for concern, but it's serious enough of an issue, that I will refrain from making any bloody jokes in this link description.
- Made a Poop-Oop-A-Loop Shoop
- The internet is full of poop that proves there are too many people out there who have too much time on their hands. Here's more evidence, in the form of babies rapping about poop, to the tune of Salt 'n Pepa's Shoop.
- Disney Family Parenting
- Some scoop on poop from Disney.
- The Secret to Blogging and Baby Poop
- A cute blog post comparing blogging to poop.
- The Intellectual Appreciation of Poop
- Yes, there's an entire "news" site devoted to all things poop. I didn't dig too deep into their poop, but it looks like it's not for the light-hearted or squeamish. And while I haven't seen any images, I suspect there may be content there that makes the site not safe for work.
- The Baby Keeper Basic
- What to do when you're out shopping with baby, and YOU need to poop? Why, just plop him in the Baby Keeper Basic, hang it on the stall door, and do your business.
Diaper doo's and don'ts
- The dirt on diapers: diaper facts and trivia
- You can expect to change your baby's diaper about 4700 times before he is fully potty-trained, according to expert Ann Douglas. Check out this interesting column!
- How to Make a Diaper
- For the brave do-it-yourselfer (or those in a bind), here's how to make your own diaper.
- Changing Your Newborn's Diaper
- Because I had to include at least one step-by-step diaper changing guide.
- Age-by-Age Diaper Buying Guide
- How to choose diapers as your baby grows.
- Folding a Cloth Diaper
- How to fold a cloth diaper, with animated visual aid.
- The Idiot Dad's Guide to Diaper Changing
- See? I told you to get Dad into the dirty diapers.
- Cloth Diaper Washing Instructions
- Cleanliness for those going the cloth diaper route.
- Diaper Changes - Gentle Child Care
- Learn how to stop battles over diaper changes, including using distraction, having a routine, and having some fun.
- Daddy Diapering Tips
- Another reference for Dad, in case I haven't emphasized enough the importance of his help.
- Pampers Diapers
- Guide to Pampers diaper products.
- Huggies Diapers
- Huggies diaper products.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water...
If the bronzed-and-auctioned Suri Cruise poop wasn't wacky enough, check this out:What are those cute and cuddly little creatures? Why, they're Pee & Poo.
"We are Pee&Poo. Escapees from the bathroom, we are entering the world on a journey filled with new adventures. Maybe we can stay with you for a while?"
Yes, folks. Pee & Poo are fuzzy and cute, and they want you and your kids to love them. They're available as plush toys, kids' clothes and more, at the link above.
We've got poop, yes we do, we've got poop, how 'bout you?
I've heard lots of things about babies and toddlers playing with poop... some of them I'd definitely say were horror stories. My kids are 1 and 2, and so far *knock on wood*, all poop has been in the proper poop recepticles. There has been no grabbing, throwing, smearing or other improper poop handling or activity.
How lucky am I? What's the norm? Will my luck run out? I don't know, but I have a feeling there are others who feel that my time is coming... and some who are mortified at the thought that this even occurs. Do you have a baby poop story to share? If so, feel free to reply here and scare, or comfort, a baby poop newbie or two.
(Or just leave any ol' blurb; I'm not picky!) :)
Poop Update 1: Well, guess what? My luck pooped out. My two-and-a-half-year-old started the treasure hunt in the back of her diaper a while back, and was quite proud to produce handfuls of poop to let me know she had done the deed. TELLING me simply wasn't good enough any more! That was Phase 1. I cautioned sternly that we should NEVER TOUCH POOP. In my infinite wisdom, I knew this instruction would be enough. Phase 2? She'd bring me a turd and follow it up with a hearty, "NEVER TOUCH POOP!" So much for the lesson. She's into Phase 3 now, where she just wants to SEE the poop after she's made it. I'm hoping Phase 4 involves ignoring poop altogether, toilet-training herself in one day, and a full scholarship to Julliard.
Poop Update 2: The little poopsters are now 2.5 and 3.5. My 3.5 year old is fully potty-trained (which, as you parents know or are finding out, means there's still the occasional accident, but she now knows at least where pee and poo are supposed to go. My 2.5 year old is semi-potty-training. What does that mean? His parents are being too lazy about it. Hey, we've been through a lot of poop, and we're tired.
Horrified Mother wrote
HELP!!! PLEASEEEEE!!!!!! My 20 month old has been continuously playing and eating her poop now for weeks! This haas become a horrifying DAILY event!!! If I'm lucky I'll catch her with the poop just in her hands. Other times, its in her hands, hair and face! I have even caught her sticking poopie hands in her mouth!!!!! What Do I do??? We need help. I've tried to get her to understand that poop is nasty and we do not touch poop but its not working. Is there a cure for this? My older son never did this!
Posted July 05, 2009
Dubiaku wrote
OK. I have a poop story. My father tells of entering my room one time and finding me with the diaper off, and poop smeared all over the rungs of the crib. Not only that, but I was actively disassembling a piece to find out what made it tick, occasionally licking my fingers clean as I did.
He said that it entered his mind that he should just leave, close the door, and sell the house.
Posted June 19, 2009
chris57 wrote...
What an awesome lens. As a mom of a 19 month old, I still use my baby's poop as a healthy digestive tract indicator. Hehe. I just featured your lens on my new lens: Newborn Baby Essentials I hope when you get the chance you can check it out too and give me tips. I'd sure love my lens to be as excellent as yours. :) Cheers!
Posted June 17, 2009
foreverme wrote...
Perfect poop lens! I remember when my baby girl pooped dark purple - what what THAT all about!? I finally figured out that I had been giving her too much grape juice! Thank goodness!
Posted June 12, 2009
5starbaby-com wrote...
I love your creativity, this lens is definitely a 5. I gotta go, my little one just pooped. I love all the ideas that u share, great info, and photos too. I would love it if you rated my lens, I do movie posters as invitations and announcements for births, parties...
Posted June 07, 2009
My Little Poopers - Kaya & Kaleb
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