Question
A 28-year-old woman, also a new mother, is curious about her 51-day-old baby’s stool condition. She wants to know what characteristics the baby’s stool should show at this age?
Answer
The stool of a 51-day-old baby is typically yellow, brown, or green, may contain particles or curds, and is accompanied by a slight acidity but not a strong odor. Normally, the baby may defecate 2 to 3 times a day. Since solid foods have not yet been introduced, the stool usually appears as an unformed, loose paste and the frequency of defecation may be higher. As long as the baby is in good spirits and growing normally, there is no need to worry too much about the stool condition.