WHAT’S IN A NAPPY?

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DAY 1-5

The following shows you what to expect in your baby’s nappy in the first 4 days;

Wees

• Day 1-2: 2 wet nappies in 24 hours
• Day 3-4: The frequency should be increasing
• Day 5 onwards: At least 6 heavy, wet nappies in 24 hours

Poos

• First stool: Black tar-like poo called meconium
• Day 1-2: Changes to a lighter runnier brownish green poo (1or more per day)
• Day 3-4: Changes to a brownish yellow poo (2 or more per day)
• Day 5-7: Yellow seedy poos increasing in frequency (2 or more per day)

 

DAY 7 ONWARDS

After the first week and up to the first 6 weeks of life it is normal for babies to have at least 6-8 wet nappies a day and 2-4 yellow seedy poos at least the size of a ₤2 coin.

After 4-6 weeks your baby may have fewer poos as the breastmilk changes, this is normal if your baby is growing well.

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