#asktheexpert my son has been pooping green poops since last 2 weeks. He is 2 months old and mostly feeding on formula milk. Why is this happening and what can i do?

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Green poop may indicate a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance in breastfed babies, which results in your baby is getting a larger portion of foremilk (watery milk) than hindmilk (thicker, fattier milk). Though this can cause tummy discomfort, it doesn't indicate a milk supply issue or problem with your milk.Babies that are given an iron-supplement will often have green baby poop. Green baby poop can also occur at 4 to 6 months when you introduce solid, green foods, such as pureed peas, spinach and beans, into your baby's diet.Healthy poop can be shades of yellow, orange, brown, or green, and the texture may be runny to fairly firm. It should not be hard or watery. Babies often strain a little as they pass stool and may make noises or scrunch up their faces. This is normal.

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Green baby poop
With formula-fed infants, it's normal for baby poop to be a greenish-tan color. Sometimes the iron in baby formula can cause dark green baby poop and isn't a reason for concern. Green baby poop can also signal teething or that baby is getting over a stomach bug.