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Koala mothers have a unique way of feeding their babies. They provide a special substance called pap, which is a form of ...

Did you know that unko, or poop, is a symbol in Japan’s kawaii culture? In Japan, poop isn’t always seen as something gross — it’s often portrayed as cute and funny, especially in manga and pop ...

Poop is a big part of parenthood, especially in those newborn and infant days. (Nod “yes” if you’re elbow deep in dirty diapers!) You may even be startled at what you find sometimes. Different colors, ...

Until about 6 weeks of age, most newborns will pass stool roughly 2–5 times per day, typically after every meal. After 6 weeks, the frequency of pooping typically decreases. The frequency of a newborn ...

Noticed some green in your baby's diaper and wondering if it's normal? You're not alone! Though it might look odd, green poop ...

The normal poop of a healthy breastfed baby is brownish yellow or green, seedy, and sometimes slightly runny. However, in the first few days after delivery, the baby may pass thick, blackish stools.

In this Tuesday, June 18, 2019, photo, two women draw on toilet-shaped boards at the Unko Museum in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. In a country known for its cult of cute, even poop is not an exception. A ...

YOKOHAMA, Japan-Japan's culture of cute makes no exceptions for poop. It gets a pop twist at the Unko Museum in Yokohama near Tokyo. Here, the poop is artificial, nothing like what would be in a ...