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Mucus in baby poo? *pictures*

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Hello20 · 22/04/2025 10:44

Hi, I’m wondering if I need to take a trip to the GP, does it look like there is mucus present in these 3 baby poos? I’m so lost and have looked through so many poo pictures online i’m driving myself crazy.
I’m not sure if they are normal or not and worrying about CMPA in my baby from what I have read about mucus in poo. Though they show no other symptoms, other than maybe a stuffy nose. I’m not sure if the poo alone means it is CMPA. Thanks, appreciate any advice.

Mucus in baby poo? *pictures*
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LadyTwattington · 22/04/2025 10:48

I have had 4 kids, and this looks normal to me. I don't think mucus in poo is in and if itself always a problem in a healthy thriving growing baby.

MammaTo · 22/04/2025 10:52

My LO used to have nappies like this when they had been unwell. I asked the HV about it as it had been going on for weeks after his cold had passed and she said it can last for ages while the snot from their noses is basically digested through their system. Even now at 2.5 if he has a cold his poops can be quite mucusy. He had no other symptoms of CMPA so I just let it run its course.

Hello20 · 22/04/2025 10:54

LadyTwattington · 22/04/2025 10:48

I have had 4 kids, and this looks normal to me. I don't think mucus in poo is in and if itself always a problem in a healthy thriving growing baby.

Thank you for your reply, this is reassuring to hear. Baby is otherwise healthy and thriving so it hadn’t even crossed my mind, then google / other posts on here made me wonder if I should be worried!

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MammaTo · 22/04/2025 10:52

My LO used to have nappies like this when they had been unwell. I asked the HV about it as it had been going on for weeks after his cold had passed and she said it can last for ages while the snot from their noses is basically digested through their system. Even now at 2.5 if he has a cold his poops can be quite mucusy. He had no other symptoms of CMPA so I just let it run its course.

Interesting to know! Baby has had a snotty nose for probably 2 weeks now, so perhaps linked to that.

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