Transitional Stool

photo by Janelle Aby, MD
Transitional stool represents the change from meconium to the normal yellow, seedy stools that characterize infants feeding on milk only. Here, the dark color of meconium is still visible, but lighter, yellowish curds can also be seen. Exclusively breastfed infants should have transitional stools by day 4 if feedings are adequate.

