Black cracked

Hard (sausage with cracks)

Occasional hard poos can occur, especially in formula-fed babies or when babies are introduced to solid foods. Formula-fed babies tend to produce more formed poos than breastfed babies. If the hard poos are painful to pass or persist overtime, this could be a sign of constipation. Please speak to your healthcare professional for advice. Do not give any medication, oral supplements, or other remedies to your baby unless advised by your healthcare professional.

Black

A newborn’s first poo is called meconium. It is usually a thick, black or dark green, sometimes tar-like substance, and perfectly normal. The colour and consistency of the poo will change soon as your baby is drinking more milk.If your newborn has not passed meconium within 24 hours after birth, your newborn continues to have black poo for more than two to three days after birth, or your baby’s poo returns to the black or tar-like colour after having passed their meconium, contact your healthcare professional for advice. This is not a medical assessment or diagnosis. It is general information only. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional.