All this talk about poop: it’s just part of raising babies. But did you know that your baby’s stools can tell you a lot about her health, especially her digestion? Stools can be yellow, green, or brown, with a consistency from applesauce to play dough, and still be considered normal.

A bit like tea leaves, stools can be "read". We can help you recognize when your baby has diarrhea or constipation, and provide some tips on how you can help her feel better.

To learn more about your baby’s stools, check out our Stool Tool. You will be amazed just how much your baby’s poop can tell you.

Your baby may be going through a phase where digesting lactose is more difficult. Aside from diarrhea, the symptoms of lactose intolerance can also include gas, cramping, and/or bloating. Your health care professional may recommend Similac^® Sensitive^® Lactose Sensitivity, our specially designed formula for infants with lactose intolerance. We also offer a soy-based infant formula, Similac^® Isomil^®, a naturally lactose-free option.

In this case, your health care professional may recommend Similac^® Alimentum^®, a hypoallergenic formula for the dietary management of cow's milk protein allergy.

Please note that this information is not meant to replace the advice of your baby’s health care professional who we recommend you contact if you are concerned, or before making changes to your baby’s diet.