Let’s talk about the topic every new parent becomes obsessed with: poo. From those first sticky meconium nappies to breastfed baby poo, formula-fed stools, starting solids and the dreaded constipation, there’s a lot for parents to decode. In this episode of Sense by Meg, Meg Faure is joined by paediatric dietitian Lucy Jackman, founder of The Happy Tummy Dietitian, to unpack what’s normal, what’s not, and when your baby or child’s poo might need closer attention. Together, they explore everything from green, frothy or mucus-filled stools to blood in the nappy, infant dyschezia, true constipation, food allergies, hydration, fibre, toilet positioning and practical ways to help your little one develop healthy bowel habits. If you’ve ever found yourself staring into a nappy wondering, “Is THIS normal?”, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN What normal baby poo looks like at different stages What green, frothy, mucus-filled or bloody stools can mean How breastfed and formula-fed poo differ What changes when your baby starts solids The difference between infant dyschezia and constipation The signs of true constipation and when to seek help How food, fluids and fibre can support healthy bowel movements Practical ways to manage constipation and establish good toilet habits Whether teething really affects your baby’s poo CHAPTERS 00:00 – Why parents obsess over poo 01:10 – Your baby’s first poo: meconium 03:20 – What’s normal for breastfed babies? 07:50 – Mucus and blood: when to worry 13:50 – Formula-fed baby poo 16:00 – Poo after starting solids 18:20 – Straining vs constipation 20:40 – Signs of true constipation 23:00 – Cow’s milk allergy and constipation 24:20 – Breaking the constipation cycle 26:40 – Foods, fluids and fibre 28:30 – Toilet habits and positioning 30:10 – Laxatives and treating constipation 32:00 – Does teething change poo? ABOUT THE GUEST Lucy Jackman is a registered paediatric dietitian based in London, where she leads two specialist services at Great Ormond Street Hospital: motility and neurogastroenterology, focusing on disorders of the gut-brain interaction, and complex GI allergies, including eosinophilic esophagitis and eosinophilic GI disease. Alongside her NHS work, Lucy runs The Happy Tummy Dietitian and sits on the Allied Health Professionals Committee for ESPGHAN, contributing to educational materials and position papers. Follow The Happy Tummy Dietitian:Website: https://www.thehappytummydietitian.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappytummydietitian/ ABOUT THE SENSE BY MEG FURE PODCAST Sense by Meg is the parenting podcast from occupational therapist, parenting expert and Parent Sense founder Meg Faure. With more than 20 years of experience in occupational therapy and a special focus on infant regulation, sensory processing, attachment and early relationships, Meg brings together leading experts, researchers and parents to explore the science behind raising happy, healthy and resilient children. From pregnancy and newborn sleep to feeding, development, behaviour, technology and family wellbeing, Sense by Meg turns expert knowledge into practical guidance that parents can actually use. The podcast is part of Parent Sense, a science-backed parenting solution designed to help parents understand their children and feel more confident in their parenting journey. Download the Parent Sense app and use code SENSE50 for 50% off. FOLLOW US Meg Faure Instagram | LinkedIn | Website Parent Sense Instagram | LinkedIn | Website #BabyPoo #BabyPoop #BabyConstipation #InfantDyschezia #BabyGutHealth #GutHealth #ChildhoodConstipation #BabyHealth #StartingSolids #Weaning #NewParents #ParentingTips #ParentingAdvice #BabyHealth #ParentingPodcast
