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New Baby Diaper Chart

From Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE,
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Transitional Stool - Stage One

Your newborn will slowly begin to pass the meconium after birth as he or she begins to eat. The meconium will begin to change in consistency. These stools are called transitional stool. The first stage you will notice is slightly lighter in color than the meconium.

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  1. Meconium - Your Baby's First Stool
  2. Transitional Stool - Stage One
  3. Transitional Stool - Stage Two
  4. Transitional Stool - Stage Three
  5. Breastfed Stool
  6. Vaginal Mucous

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