{"id":"8465ac722569a4f903090e38d5ad9efe","slug":"a-24-hour-old-breastfed-infant-with-2-wet-diapers-3-black-tarry-stools-and-activ","question":"A 24-hour-old breastfed infant with 2 wet diapers, 3 black tarry stools, and active rooting behavior in the first 24 hours","answer":"Your baby is feeding very frequently right now—which is exactly right at 24 hours old. The black, tarry stools (meconium) are normal in the first days, and 2 wet diapers and 3 stools show your baby is getting colostrum and working hard.\n\nAt this stage, let your baby feed from each breast as long as they want, then switch sides next time. You'll know milk is transferring when you hear their swallowing sounds get longer and deeper. The output will shift—stools turn greenish, then soft and yellow with a seedy texture, usually after each feeding at first.\n\nOver the next few days, you'll see a rapid increase in wet diapers and stools as your milk comes in fully. If your nipples become sore, air-dry them and try lanolin cream from the pharmacy—skip soap on your breasts, as it removes the natural oils that protect them.\n\nIf soreness persists or latch feels painful, that's worth checking in with a lactation consultant or your midwife early, as it often signals something fixable.\n\nYou're doing well tracking this. You care, and it shows.","sources":"[{\"pmid\":\"guideline-db0d2ec57eb1\",\"title\":\"CPS — Breastfeeding and Skin-to-Skin Care (Part 3 of 8)\",\"journal\":\"CPS Clinical Guidelines\",\"year\":\"2023\",\"url\":\"https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/pregnancy-and-babies/breastfeeding\",\"score\":0.77}]","thread_json":null,"view_count":0,"created_at":"2026-08-24T16:53:02.394Z"}