9 month old poops 5 times a day

So why all the changes in the contents of your baby's nappy?

Formula-fed baby poop chart

And are they all normal? "Changes in your baby's poo are perfectly normal, especially in the first few days," says expert family GP Dr Philippa Kaye.

The colour and consistency of your baby's poo will vary, quite naturally, depending on their age and whether they're being breastfed, formula-fed or, later, starting solid food

Dr Philippa Kaye, expert family GP and mum of 3

"Over the weeks, you'll find yourself wiping various shades of green, yellow and brown from your baby’s bottom – and some poos may be softer and more runny than others.

But obviously, if you are concerned about anything, you should check with your health visitor or GP."

To help you make sense of the myriad poo hues and textures you may see in your baby's nappies over their first 6 months (and more), we have – with the expert advice of Dr Philippa and of Midwife Pip, an NHS midwife and provider of postnatal courses – put together an easy-to-follow guide to what's normal and what's not on the

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