Diarrhea in babies can be a stressful experience for both the baby and the parents. The onset of diarrhea causes significant water loss through the stool, making the baby dehydrated and weak.

Otherwise, a wide range of colors is typical. Anyone who suspects that a baby has diarrhea or constipation should seek medical advice. In newborns younger than 1 week, black is a healthy color for ...

RECENTLY the Committee on Problems of the Newborn Infant of the District of Columbia Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics 1 described epidemic diarrhea in the following manner ...