A newborn's watery poop can surprise new parents, especially when the baby is breastfed. However, even veteran parents may be concerned about the presence of watery stools, which could be a sign that the child has diarrhea. It is important, therefore, to determine whether a baby's watery poop is normal or something to worry about. Watery baby poop: what is normal and what is not normal?1. Normal. It is normal for a newborn to have watery or loose stools in the first few months after birth when he or she receives only breast milk. This stool is often yellowish-brown in color and has a mustard-like consistency. It is also common to see white particles that look like seeds in your stool. However, there are many normal variations in the stool of breastfed babies, but you should soon see what appears to be normal stool for your baby.2. Not normal. Even if a breastfed baby's stool is a little watery, you will notice when he has diarrhea if there is excess fluid in the stool, which forms a "ring" around the stool in the baby's diaper. The stool may also be greenish, foamy and odorous. Streaks of blood may also be seen in the stool, and if these are accompanied by fever and weakness, the child may be ill.3. Causes of watery poop. Watery stools may be caused by an infection and are most likely accompanied by fever and other symptoms. It can also happen when the mother eats dairy and sugary foods. Teething in children can also produce watery stools due to the increased saliva ingested.4. When to see a doctor. Most cases of watery stools improve within a few days to two weeks, especially if the child remains healthy and active. However, in babies with diarrhea, a serious complication is dehydration...... middle of paper ......-feed Baby Poop For babies who are breastfeeding, normal poop is usually: Brown, green, or yellow mustardPasty or hemisphericalSweet odorFrequent, occurs after each feeding for some babies or at least 5 times a day. It is important to note that breast milk is more easily digestible than formula milk. For formula-fed babies, normal stools are usually: brown or yellowish-brown Soft like pudding or nuts -butter Normal poop smell Less frequent, occurs 3-4 times a dayWorks citedhttp://everydaylife.globalpost.com /normal-breastfed-baby-watery-stool-2611.html http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a551926 /your-babys-poo-whats-normal-and-whats-not http://www.aboutkidshealth .ca/en/resourcecentres/pregnancybabies/newbornbabies/healthissuesinyournewbornbaby/pages/constipation-and-diarrhea-in-newborns.aspxhttp://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/ask-heidi/newborn-poop.aspx