Yes. Starting your baby on
solids at six months will certainly affect his
poo.
If you feed him
pureed carrot for example, the contents of his next
nappy will be orange. Spinach may come through as green poo and a baby who has eaten beetroot can produce a very bright red nappy!
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As he moves on to a
wide variety of foods, your baby's poo will become thicker, darker and a lot more smelly.
If you suspect your baby's poos are so firm that they seem to be giving him pain, he may be
constipated. Make sure you offer plenty of fruits and vegetables and frequent sips of water as well as his usual milk.
You could try giving your baby water mixed with well-diluted, unsweetened
prune juice to help ease things. Use one part juice to 10 parts water.
If the problem persists, speak to your
doctor or
child health nurse.
If your baby develops bouts of diarrhoea after
starting solids (and you are sure he doesn't have an infection) he may have a
sensitivity or allergy to a food. If you suspect this may be the case you should speak to your doctor or child health nurse.
Once your baby has moved on from purees, you may find foods such as corn or baked beans pass straight through and end up in his
nappy. This will change when he gets older and is able to digest fibre more efficiently.
Our photo gallery can show you
what's normal and what's not in your baby's nappy.
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