A baby's first bowel movement after birth may seem trivial, but it's a treasure trove for scientists. Let us explain how it can reveal a child's health. What can you tell from your baby's first stool?

It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta tell you about what's in your child's diapers. Here's a guide to the baby poop changes you'll see over the first year. The mysteries of a baby’s diaper are ...

Baby poop comes in a variety of colors, and those colors can change depending on your baby's diet. Your newborn's very first poop, called meconium, is greenish-black and tarry. Breastfed poop is ...