Blood in stool

During your baby's first few months of life, you will probably notice different colored stool in their diaper, including yellow, green and even streaks of blood. This may be frightening to see, but it is relatively common in babies and is usually not a sign of a serious problem.

Blood in stool & CMPA

Why does my baby have blood in their stool?

Straining when passing a hard stool, for example, can cause small tears in the area around the bottom, also called anal fissures, which can result in blood streaks in your baby’s diaper.

Could it be Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy?

Blood loss or blood streaks in your baby’s diaper can result from irritation in the gut and can be associated with CMPA. However, babies with CMPA usually experience more than just one symptom and these symptoms can be very different from one baby to the next. Therefore, we recommend you discuss it with your baby's doctor. They will look at the symptoms in detail and often use a symptom scoring system to decide if it is related to CMPA.

What to Do Next?

If you are worried that your baby has symptoms related to cow's milk, you should seek advice from your Healthcare Professional. While you are preparing to visit your Healthcare Professional, it can be a good idea to record your baby's symptoms over a few days before the visit.

Record your baby's symptoms related to cow's milk using Pre-CoMiSS™, an expert designed tool, that can support your discussion with your healthcare professional.

Pre-CoMiSS™ tool