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Should I Worry About Black Spots In The Poop Of A Child ?

hello, my 6 month old baby had her daily stool today... but my partner and i noticed these black spots in the poop... they were maybe 2 mm long... there were many of them in a consistant pattern... she has started eating rice cereal.. i also have let her taste apple and carrot and banana... anything to be worried about?
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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dear parent,
There is nothing to worry about black streaks in the poop. It's normal after the solid foods are started.
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Should I Worry About Black Spots In The Poop Of A Child ?

dear parent, There is nothing to worry about black streaks in the poop. It s normal after the solid foods are started.