| Every member of our Customer Service team is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), so when you have a problem, they are well-equipped to solve it.
And because sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know, we’d like to share their answers to frequently asked questions to keep you informed. We are breaking down the questions by subject. Today we are talking about poopy diapers from exclusively breastfed babies and nursing when your baby gets teeth! |
Meet Kristi Dodson, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant on our amazing customer service team. (Seriously, if you ever need help, Kristi is just an email away.)
Q: For an exclusively breastfed baby, what can I expect poopy diapers to be like?
A: By day 4, exclusively breastfed babies typically have 3-4 poopy diapers per day, roughly the size of a quarter (or more). A yellow-ish color, loose consistency, and seedy texture are all normal. If weight gain is slow-going and you’re seeing less than 3 poopy diapers per day, this could be a sign that baby is not getting enough milk. In that case, reach out to your doctor, who will likely want to closely monitor weight gain.
Q: Should I stop nursing before my baby gets teeth to avoid getting bit? 😬
A: Babies start getting teeth between 5 and 9 months, and while that sounds concerning in terms of nursing, biting rarely causes any damage. While actively nursing, a baby’s tongue covers their bottom teeth, so they can’t bite, but some will playfully see what happens if they bite at the end of a nursing session. If that happens, take them off the breast and say “no” firmly to make sure they understand not to do that again. This typically resolves within days (a few weeks max), so you can continue on your nursing journey.
