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Another poo question

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rumtumtugger · 24/01/2014 20:02

5 mo ebf dd has had really sticky, mucusy dark green poos for a couple of weeks now - is this normal? Teething? Digestion becoming more efficient? Or something bad??

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GeordieJellybean · 24/01/2014 22:16

I'm no expert but didn't want to read and run.
We were driving ourselves mad over green nappies in the early days when DS wasn't gaining weight so I would spend nights endlessly googling it.
I remember reading that teething can be a cause. Other causes I remember include colds, being on antibiotics, general illness and just because it happens sometimes.
If it carries on and you're worried maybe give your HV a call but IIRC there are lots of harmless reasons it can happen.

ScrimshawTheSecond · 25/01/2014 07:39

As far as I remember, if it's frothy, it can be a sign of getting too much hindmilk, but with mucus etc it might be a cold, or maybe even something in your diet? www.atlantabirthdoula.com/2013/10/dr-jack-newman-comments-on-green-breastmilk-poop/

rumtumtugger · 25/01/2014 10:24

No, it's not like frothy bright green early days poo, it's more like the slimy dark green sludge you get at the bottom of ponds and streams iyswim! She's 5 mo and I'm wondering whether this is a sign I should start weaning (in case it indicates a lack of nutrients???)

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tiktok · 25/01/2014 11:53

If you are concerned ask your Hv. But it sounds within normal if your baby is otherwise healthy and growing. Nothing indicates lack of nutrients and it's not a sign of solids being needed.

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