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How many wet diapers is normal? 👶
Diapers are the single easiest signal that feeding is going well. You don't need a medical degree — you just need to count.
Expected diapers by age
| Age | Wet / day | Dirty / day |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 1+ | 1+ (meconium) |
| Day 2 | 2+ | 2+ |
| Day 3 | 3+ | 3+ |
| Day 4 | 4+ | 3–4+ |
| Day 5 → 6 weeks | 6–8 | 3+ (breastfed) / 1–2 (formula) |
| 6 weeks + | 5–6 | Varies — once a week is fine if baby is happy |
Poop colour decoded 🎨
- Black / tar (day 1–3): meconium. Normal.
- Green-brown transitional (day 3–5): normal.
- Mustard yellow, seedy: classic breastfed. Normal.
- Tan / pale brown: classic formula. Normal.
- Green: often fine; can signal foremilk/hindmilk imbalance or a bug.
- Red, black (after day 3), or chalky white: call your paediatrician.
One count that matters most: at least 6 heavy wet diapers a day after day 5 is the single best sign feeding is going well.
Red flags to call your paediatrician about 🚩
- Fewer than 6 wet diapers after day 5
- Dry diapers for 6+ hours in a newborn
- Red or black stool after day 3
- Chalky white stool (any age)
- Dark yellow pee with strong smell or "brick dust" after day 3
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