Meconium

A newborn’s first dark, sticky stools.

Record what you see rather than using nappy entries to decide whether feeding or health is normal. Use the linked guide for changes that need medical advice.

In a sentence

What does “Meconium” mean?

A newborn’s first dark, sticky stools.

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Baby poo colours: what is normal and when to call the doctor

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Sources

Royal Children’s Hospital — Constipation

Sources checked 2026-10-10. Source checks are editorial; this summary has not been independently clinically reviewed.

General information, not medical advice. For concerns about your child, talk with your doctor or child-health nurse.