Thanks 🙂. I had to touch them just to see if those are actually worms. Hello! Thanks for the info and if you would like to see the picture I can sure send it. Always consider reducing the dose or terminating the intake immediately. Black poop could also mean that your little one is getting excessive amounts of iron. I was convinced DS had worms! Thanks very much. Please do let us know how you get on. This is not from bananas as he has never had bananas. hi my son is 20 weeks old has black bits in poo but has never eaten banna what could be the cause thanks. But then I saw your post and I am relaxed now. A Verified Doctor answered. She mostly has eaten avacado as her 1st food with a bit of banana here and there. We took him to see the doctor anyway and she agreed that bananas were the cause – in fact, the staff at the hospital thought it was funny that we thought they were worms! thx for the advice. Katherine, never hurts to check with doc though, you know? just got home and changed my 4 month old daughter, and she has black threadlike things. Anyways thanks again, I was getting extremely worried, now my mind is at ease and we can go about the rest of our day 🙂, You’re welcome, Crystal. On the other hand, if you have bleeding on the lower part of your digestive tract, then you will have red stool. My baby is only 2 months old and is strictly breast fed. Thank you so much, I just changed my 5months old diaper and saw the same black strings, I told my husband it seemed like its from the banana, I started digging in and saw a lot more, I told him we need to take her to the doctor,then I came online to search,and I found this post, VERY HELPFUL. thanks, I am worried about my son,s black worm poo…, Now I came to know that it’s bcoz of banana, Yes, it’s fine to continue with the banana 🙂. Now that I know that it’s common, I will definitely give her bananas for breakfast! I wonder if there’s a difference. Thank you. My daughter ate fresh banana yesterday and her diapers still look like that! Found lots of black threads/worms in my sons poo and yes he had eaten banana for breakfast. Yes Romaisa – they are just banana fibers 🙂, I also had the same experience with my boy (6 months old). I was so worried. so glad i found this site i was freaking out when i seen this in my little guys poop. timeout However, being that I’m a medical doctor I was sure they weren’t worms as I already knew all human worms. However, if you are at all concerned, it’s always best to check with your doctor. Just before an hour my lil daughter poop and it’s full of black thread like worms in her poo..And I thought what is this..And now m relaxed After red your blog.. he is taking small banana pieces mixed wid biscuits nd cereial…..can this b the cause? We have just started our 5 month old with some bananas and found the black ‘worms’ I suspected it was the bananas but it was good to read this which has confirmed my suspicions. Also have noticed when I eat loads of green veggies, cabbage, spinach, etc and she nurses her poo turns really green. It could be fibers from another fruit/veg – however, you should see a doctor for a proper diagnosis, just to be on the safe side. Kang hasn’t had any more bananas since we received your reply… and there are no more ‘worms’ in his diaper! I’m not worried anymore, but I have a question… why is it always hard for my baby to make poo. Googled it and found your blog, I feel better now 🙂. Wow! WOW!! Did I panic when I saw my little ones nappy! This was the first link I clicked on after finding black fibers that looks exactly like worms in my babies diaper. He did eat two bananas today but they are white and not black. There are some foods that when you take, you will see black specks in your stool. Thanks… This was really helpful. The ‘worms’ are just fibres and they do not indicate any problem at all 🙂. . This is because they cause some blood to escape and find its way to the stool. We went to see a chinese physician and she did a massage for him and prescribe 5 days medication for me as I’m breastfeeding. so relieved to see your blog… banana was the culprit :))). His poo seemed to be full of little black threads. I am so glad you posted this! Will stop the banana for a few days and see what happens. It really would be a good idea to have it checked out, just to be on the safe side. If your baby has not eaten bananas, then we recommend checking with your doctor to see what is responsible. In the UK? We had the same problem with my son, me and my wife were very upset, I had to take a day off to take him to doctors, Doctors wanted to see what the bugs were under microscope,So gave a stool sample for testing, and on the way back to work today, but back of my mind I was very worried about what those worms were, so jumped on the google, saw this article I am so relieved Thanks a ton Christine… I am a first time mom and my baby is about to be introduced to solid food. 5 Thank you for this article, I was so worried to see Blackworms but now know they were caused by bananas! For the same reasons as adults, older babies may develop black specks in their stools. Is your little one’s progress and nutrition being evaluated by a pediatrician? Sometimes, formula-fed diapers can even end up looking just as “seedy” as those produced by breastmilk. Great finding this webpage as I changed my son’s diaper an hour ago and freaked out when I saw the tiny black threads everywhere in his poop. About a week ago, he quited his bedtime meal. I agree it’s strange that you’re only seeing this for the first time since he started the meds… perhaps the color of his stools has changed as a result, making the fibers more visible…? Excess iron in the body is not good, so it is best to check with the doctor and find solutions for balancing the iron levels in the baby’s body. Thanks for your quick response and wonderful website!! what is it? Your child may get a small tear on the inside of the … My 1 year old just had a nappy full of these little black worm like things. There is also information that some types of vitamins cause mucus and blood to be deposited in the stool of your baby. Yes, they can certainly look reddish brown – we’ve noticed that and so have a couple of other parents who commented on this post. Thanku 4 this site. I just hope it goes away.. 🙂. I have taken him to the doctor and I am just to wait until the next poop to take a sample to the doctor so that they can run some tests. Today on our baby’s nappy change we have noticed the brownish little ‘worms’, as we thought they were, but after a 2 hour web searching we came accross your site. It's usually blood, so it makes sense to talk to your doctor, especially if the change persists. he had banana yesterday so defo convinced its that!! My daughter has been eating bananas alot lately and I too googled it and found this blog. Thank you for this article! The outline below gives some of the commonest causes of black specks appearing in your stool. As you heal from this condition, it is advisable that you keep away from foods like red meat and maintain a particular diet at a time. So glad I found this site! When I was washing a load of his cloth diapers, I noticed tiny black worm-like things and I immediately began worrying that he had gotten worms from our dog who likes to sneak him kisses on the face every chance she gets. So glad my nerves only lasted for a minute since I found this site immediately. We mixed a small amount of mushed banana in his cereal almost a week ago. She has had bananas in the past and never had them in her poo. thank you very much, my 7mnth old daughter had a banana yesterday and had black looking like worms in poo today, was so worried and am so glad after reading, thank you, can enjoy my weekend now. Because of the irritation it offers to the gut wall, it could lead to bleeding and thus black spots in stool.  @jmswedlund Eww – we haven’t actually seen that yet, but it makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? OMG Thank you! They are so convincing and because our little one has been poorly of late, I was worried it may have been something more sinister. The things that the body responds to in these ways are something.. When you evaluate and examine the characteristics of your stool, then you are able to get information on the functioning of your digestive organs among other physical processes. Of course, we are not doctors – and it is ALWAYS important to seek medical advice when you have any concerns about your baby. What are the possibilities? Phew what a relief. White stringy bits in baby poop . 🙂. Thanks Cristine… you really made me relax.. i saw the same thing in my daughter today and freaked out.. yes i did give her bananas, thank you soo much. Hi Sowmya – there’s no need to stop feeding your son bananas – they’re a wonderful food! It happened to my child today and I was madly looking for a worm kind of stuff. But at least I am quite convinced now that bananas should be the culprit! SHE HAS EATEN JAR BANANAS AND THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED TO HER SO I GUESS A FEW BITE OF REAL BANANA AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS. Please give me your advice. Is she having any other fruit, June? These medications include Pepto Bismol among others. But yesterday, which was a month later, we found lots of them in his poo and was freaked out. I was definitely scared when I saw the black threads in my son’s poop and was about to call the ped. Haha, so true! If you are in any doubt, it is better to check with your baby’s doctor – just to be on the safe side. Now I can tell everything he’s eaten with Nana or Dada by his diapers that night or the next day! Thank You!! Learn how your comment data is processed. Just now my lo 4m 3w passed poop which had black worms kind of. They wern’t moving or anything, Im still getting it checked out and all that.. arhhh freaked me out! This condition is to a less extent compared to ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s diseases likely to cause cancer. Crazy! She was having pumpkin. They are also likely to induce the symptoms like diarrhea. BANANA BANANA BANANA 🙂 He just started eating mashed bananas for breakfast! Can they be a dark reddy colour also? Thanks. The reason that we took the photo is so that I could magnify it on the computer for a closer look. The appearance of white specks in your stool changes it texture and thus a cause of concern. I’ll get the results on Tuesday hopefully not worms. I took my 4 month old to the doctor with a diaper full of these black threads, and they sent in lab tests. I am so relieved! In babies, the first few stools passed are almost … She doesn’t eat baby food yet, but I did have a banana yesterday. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The texture, smell and color of your stool could be a source of real bother. Thanks! There are various scientists who have tried to explain the connection between the salicylates and the damage but to a limited extent. Thanks Christine ! Exact same thing though. [6], The physical injury and trauma to the gastric tract like gastric ulcers that are caused by H. pylori and Mallory-Weis tears (that damages the lining of the esophagus) lead to formation of black specks in stool. He also also has trouble feeding, he is breastfed and after about 5 minutes of milk he starts to scream in pain and pull away from me. Louise, as we said in our post, we are not doctors so we don’t like to speculate about what might be causing this… it’s just that bananas are a very common culprit and it’s worth knowing that the ‘black worms’ phenomenon can often be triggered by eating them. Isn’t the internet great! I thought to google before going to doctor for these black “worms” – yes they are black and still. These medications have been shown to cause the opening of the sores from the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. [1] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/articles-and-answer/wellbeing/5-things-your-poop-can-tell-you-about-your-health, [2] https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/bleeding-digestive-tract, [3] https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000584.htm, [4] http://www.sciencedirect.com/sdfe/pdf/download/eid/1-s2.0-0006295277901551/first-page-pdf, [5] http://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/vanadium, [6] http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/basics/definition/con-20032061, [7] http://www.medicinenet.com/anal_fissure/article.htm, [8] https://www.babycenter.com/0_baby-poop-a-complete-guide_10319333.bc, [9] https://www.momtricks.com/babies/blood-mucus-baby-stool/, Your email address will not be published. What Can I Use Instead of Egg As a Binder In My Baby Food Recipes? Now, I am relaxed. This poop is a dark greeny-black and very, very sticky which can make it quite difficult to wipe away. I too was freaking out about these black specks. My 5 1/2 month old just had a nappy full of these little black worms too. Excessive mucus in the stool of your baby that is accompanied with blood could be a sign of infection. should i worry? This is such a relief. Reassured parent. A point of caution is that you should see your doctor immediately especially when you present other symptoms like pain in the abdomen, cramps, fever, loss of appetite and even diarrhea. x. You’re welcome Lana and Shaunel – and yes, this does seem to happen a lot. Thank you so much for this guys. Many many thanks for this useful information….i saw these ‘”worms” 20 days back in my 6 mnths old daughter’s poo and since then i’m sooo worried..i’d hv her stools examined but no results…now i’m sure bananas r the real culprit. now i understood who is the real worm!!! Exactly the same thing has just happened to me!! But I have not seen the blackish threads in the poo. Wonderful info!!!! My husband and I were freaking out as my baby has just had a poo full of black fibrous threads. then she has had very bad pale with bits of white greasy bowel movements that go everywhere from 2-5 times ... but it seems to go on for weeks at a time do you think it is just a virus or should I have the... View answer. Was thinking is it hair that he ate and its a lot there is no way he cld eat that much. Baby’s Banana Puree Has Turned Brown – Is It Safe to Eat? Now im not worried..thanks a lot. Thank for this post! Thanks! Looked like worms, but none were moving and nothing looking like a head, but still concerning. I was scared it was blood in her poo but am very relieved as she had banana yesterday for the first time! }, there were LOTS of them! Hmm, it’s difficult to say what might be causing it – if you are still seeing this after another day or two then you might want to get it checked out with a doctor to be on the safe side, although I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about. It’s just that the ‘worms’ are fibres from the fresh banana, so baby would have had to have eaten fresh banana for them to be present. Bananas of course… Thank you so much for the confirmation and sharing other Mum’s concerns. Dark green or black poo. I had rush my baby Talor to the doctors because she had black worm like bugs in her diaper and the doctors took the diaper to be sent in and it was bananas. It has to be banana. that’s what explains the existence of “worms” in my baby’s poop. Seems like it’s been the cause of a LOT of grey hairs out there!! This is because the medications irritate the lining of the digestive tract. According to the John Hopkins Medical Center, iron supplements in your diet are likely to contribute to the black specks in your stool. just all this happend to my 10 months old son … i was sooo much worried n thought to take him to the doctor in the evening .. but after searching it on google i found ur blog.. relaxed now .. coz 1st time he ate half banana yesterday n it must be the cause 🙂 infact i gave him jars as well but it was 1st time that i hav seen black small thread in his poop .. anyways it was really helpful 2 be here n im much relaxed now 🙂. Anyway, consider it a lesson learned with a price. So I’m kind a worried that he’ll get hungry at night. Baby Poop with Black Pieces!! Hi,Thanks for the information.I saw the same after giving my 6.5 months daughter smashed banana with her cereals. Saudi Arabia. You are so welcome – we’re very happy to help 🙂, Thank you very much for sharing important informations God bless you 🙂, thank you very much..i was really worried about this…i too experienced this i thought the same way but now after reading this i a fineÂ, I’ve just been panicking thinking my baby had threadworms but I can relax now as he’s been eating bananas in his breakfast the last few days. lol. My 7 month old son had his diaper covered with this timy threadlike stuff and i got really scared. her diaper was filled with little black worm like threads. Kang loves bananas and recently has been eating them up to twice a day. thanks to this article. Is it a digestion problem? !I was about to kill my mother in law! !What a weird reaction! thank u for this blog. Child feeling sick and noticed bits of white greasy bowel movements. Food is could be the commonest cause of black specks in stool. Black poop in toddlers can make you worried, but you may notice a change in the color and consistency of stools from time to time. We’ve added a new page to our site today with lots of tips, recipes and ideas for introducing bananas to your baby! I even touched them to see if they would move. In other scenarios, poor digestion of fat and digestive track bleeding could also lead to black specks in your stool. We have started weaning with baby rice and banana. Could this be a parasite in the banana or just the fiber? But in my experience (I have 3 children) other fruits do this as well. about 2 once mix with half amount of water totl abot 4 once this is cause to my baby poo is black this is normal other wise i concern dr plz give me a answer as soon as possible. notice.style.display = "block"; In the event that you have anemia, deficiency of blood, your doctor could recommend some iron supplements. My son did ate a few banana a couple of weeks back, in Brasil. It isn’t just from banana it seems others are reporting that it is happening from other fruit as well. We have had many sleepless nights….waking and then passing gas. thanks to them, toO. I am convinced it is the bananas too. By the way… the inch of banana was her first solid food and the advise nurse scolded me for giving my child, who turns 6 months old Monday, solids at 5 months and 3 weeks. We just introduced him to bananas two days ago. Same thing happened to me! Thank you so much for posting this. Lol – yes, it’s probably not the last startling poop you’ll see! So glad i read this or i would have been rushing out to waste my doctors time lol, thank you. tomorrow she will start eating apple. My son did ate a few banana a couple of weeks back, in Brasil. We paid S$200+ for it. The threads aren’t moving but am horrified to even think he might have worms. Gave my 8 months boy bananas so i know now. Diseases, malfunctioning of your body and diet are all possible causes of the black specks in your stool. We guess that is what it must be! Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research notes that the conditions cause a lot of internal bleeding and thus black specks in your stool. My husband and I were going crazy this morning after we found zillions of black threads in our seven month old’s poo. Thanks a lot Christine. These are especially the foods that contain high levels of proteins like soy and cow’s milk. I almost freak out when i saw the worm like black threads . Thanks netmums!! But – as you say – you’re dealing with several issues simultaneously – our babies always seemed to have upset tummies when they were teething! Thank you..I gussed the same with my 6 month old and your article confirmed it. and they were squishy. The normal color of your stool is brown or lightly dark. This doesn't happen often, but it's a completely normal variation that would make Popeye proud. then go back to baby cereal & sweet potato. I’m now an even happier and relieved mommy, because of it! We just gave her, her first semi-solid – mashed bananas yesterday. On the other hand, the specks could be as a result of a severe infection or an anal tear. Thank you for your post. Yes!!! You can see our new Banana Baby Food page here. we taught it might be some thing that he chewed in family daycare then called them, the lady who is taking care of the babies said that she has given a little bit of bananas to my son. Thanks a bunch, I was about to take my 5 month old to the emergency room because I thought he had worms (tons of them). Luckily I found your site and we are more relaxed now. she loves them…plz reply. -After reading this I am relief that it may be nothing major. My 7 month old baby poo had black worms in it but it was hard and thick I gave her bananas for past two days.

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