Stool Colour Decoder
Figure out what your baby’s bowel movements mean.
FROM ENFAMIL A+®

Do you have questions about your baby’s stool colour?

If so, don’t be embarrassed! Decoding stool colour is one of the first tasks you face as a new parent. Babies develop very quickly, and their digestive systems change as they grow. Stool colour ranges in hue and consistency and varies depending on whether your baby is formula fed or breastfed. Check out the stool colour chart and additional details from Enfamil A+ below to help figure out what your baby’s bowel movements mean.

Black
Green/Yellow
Yellow
Green
Brown
Red
Grey/White
Black

Black

thumbs down If your baby is older and passing black stools or not passing stools within 24 hours, consult your pediatrician.
Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Yellow

Yellow

Green

Green

Brown

Brown

thumbs down Stools may become more formed, but keep an eye out for hard, dark brown stools, as this could indicate constipation.
Red

Red

thumbs down Pink or red streaks in stools can result from a milk allergy, rectal fissure or bacterial infection. It may be nothing serious, but you should consult your pediatrician just to be safe.
Grey/White

Grey/White

thumbs down White stools are rare in babies. If you notice your baby passing white stools, consult your pediatrician immediately as it might mean your baby is not properly digesting food or a has an underlying liver condition.
FROM ENFAMIL A+®

Do you have questions about your baby’s stool colour?

If so, don’t be embarrassed! Decoding stool colour is one of the first tasks you face as a new parent. Babies develop very quickly, and their digestive systems change as they grow. Stool colour ranges in hue and consistency and varies depending on whether your baby is formula fed or breastfed. Check out the stool colour chart and additional details from Enfamil A+ below to help figure out what your baby’s bowel movements mean.

We hope that you found our stool colour chart helpful! Check out our guide for baby bowel movements for more information on baby stool colour.