Normal, Constipation & What to Try!

Starting solids often changes poop. This short checklist helps you tell normal from concerning, plus practical feeder fillings to help different stool issues. If anything looks painful or severe, call your pediatrician right away.

What is normal after starting solids?

Expect stool color and texture to change as baby tries new foods. Softer, oddly colored, or smellier stools are common. If baby is comfortable and feeding well, small changes are usually fine.

What are red flags that need medical attention?

• High fever, severe vomiting, blood in stool, or an inability to pass gas — seek medical care immediately.
• Hard, pellet-like stools that cause obvious pain — call your pediatrician for guidance.

Quick stool checklist:

• Soft, easy-to-pass stool: normal keep a varied diet + fluids.
• Hard, pellet-like stool & straining: try increased hydration, small prune/pear purees, gentle movement; call doc if painful.
• Loose stool/diarrhea: focus on hydration and call your pediatrician if prolonged or with fever.

What to fill the feeder with by stool concern:

• Normal stools: chilled watermelon, cucumber, peach purees hydrating and soothing.
• Constipation / hard stools: prune or pear puree in small amounts (natural sorbitol), extra water, and frequent breast milk/formula feedings.
• Loose stools / diarrhea: avoid sugary purees; prioritize fluids (breast milk/formula) and check with your pediatrician for rehydration guidance.

How the Forage Feeder helps

The Forage Feeder allows portioned introduction of hydrating purees and chilled treats. Using our Explorer Kit freezer trays, you can pre-portion gentle, stool-friendly purees sized for the feeder. The feeder’s three silicone top sizes also grow with your baby through all stages!