BABY POO 101: What's normal, what's not & when to worry. S9 | Ep 226

Let’s talk about the topic every new parent becomes obsessed with: poo. From those first sticky meconium nappies to breastfed baby poo, formula-fed stools, starting solids and the dreaded constipation, there’s a lot for parents to decode.In this episode of Sense by Meg, Meg Faure is joined by paediatric dietitian Lucy Jackman, founder of The Happy Tummy Dietitian, to unpack what’s normal, what’s not, and when your baby or child’s poo might need closer attention.Together, they explore everything from green, frothy or mucus-filled stools to blood in the nappy, infant dyschezia, true constipation, food allergies, hydration, fibre, toilet positioning and practical ways to help your little one develop healthy bowel habits.If you’ve ever found yourself staring into a nappy wondering, “Is THIS normal?”, this episode is for you.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARNWhat normal baby poo looks like at different stagesWhat green, frothy, mucus-filled or bloody stools can meanHow breastfed and formula-fed poo differWhat changes when your baby starts solidsThe difference between infant dyschezia and constipationThe signs of true constipation and when to seek helpHow food, fluids and fibre can support healthy bowel movementsPractical ways to manage constipation and establish good toilet habitsWhether teething really affects your baby’s pooCHAPTERS00:00 – Why parents obsess over poo01:10 – Your baby’s first poo: meconium03:20 – What’s normal for breastfed babies?07:50 – Mucus and blood: when to worry13:50 – Formula-fed baby poo16:00 – Poo after starting solids18:20 – Straining vs constipation20:40 – Signs of true constipation23:00 – Cow’s milk allergy and constipation24:20 – Breaking the constipation cycle26:40 – Foods, fluids and fibre28:30 – Toilet habits and positioning30:10 – Laxatives and treating constipation32:00 – Does teething change poo?ABOUT THE GUESTLucy Jackman is a registered paediatric dietitian based in London, where she leads two specialist services at Great Ormond Street Hospital: motility and neurogastroenterology, focusing on disorders of the gut-brain interaction, and complex GI allergies, including eosinophilic esophagitis and eosinophilic GI disease.Alongside her NHS work, Lucy runs The Happy Tummy Dietitian and sits on the Allied Health Professionals Committee for ESPGHAN, contributing to educational materials and position papers.Follow The Happy Tummy Dietitian:Website: ⁠https://www.thehappytummydietitian.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehappytummydietitian/⁠ ABOUT THE SENSE BY MEG FURE PODCASTSense by Meg is the parenting podcast from occupational therapist, parenting expert and Parent Sense founder Meg Faure.With more than 20 years of experience in occupational therapy and a special focus on infant regulation, sensory processing, attachment and early relationships, Meg brings together leading experts, researchers and parents to explore the science behind raising happy, healthy and resilient children.From pregnancy and newborn sleep to feeding, development, behaviour, technology and family wellbeing, Sense by Meg turns expert knowledge into practical guidance that parents can actually use.The podcast is part of Parent Sense, a science-backed parenting solution designed to help parents understand their children and feel more confident in their parenting journey.⁠Download the Parent Sense app⁠ and use code SENSE50 for 50% off.FOLLOW USMeg Faure⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Website⁠Parent Sense⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Website⁠#BabyPoo #BabyPoop #BabyConstipation #InfantDyschezia #BabyGutHealth #GutHealth #ChildhoodConstipation #BabyHealth #StartingSolids #Weaning #NewParents #ParentingTips #ParentingAdvice #BabyHealth #ParentingPodcast