Question
Over the past two days, my 9-month-old baby has been passing black-green stools. Although she’s not having diarrhea, her stool has started to become harder, and the color was normal at first but then turned black-green. She seems in good spirits and eats normally. I haven’t given her any green vegetables or other foods, and I’m wondering why she’s passing green stools.
Answer
This situation may be a sign of the baby’s dyspepsia. It is advisable for parents to take the child to the hospital for a detailed examination. For breastfed babies, normal stool color should be yellow or golden yellow, with a uniform texture, and it may occasionally contain a little green. The frequency can range from 3 to 7 times a day, which does not necessarily mean the baby is uncomfortable. However, if there is concern, it’s best to have a doctor check and confirm.