Stool (poo) colour
A baby’s stools should be yellow or mustard yellow.
If they are grey, white, clay or pale in colour, this could be a sign of liver disease.
Check a baby’s stools against our colour chart. If they are in the suspect category, they will need to see a paediatrician straight away, even if they are showing no signs of jaundice.
Urine (wee) colour
A baby’s urine should be clear and colourless.
If it is yellow or dark and stains the nappy, this could be a sign of liver disease.
Check a baby’s urine colour. If it is dark or yellow, they will need to see a paediatrician straight away, even if they are showing no signs of jaundice.
As a young first–time mum I didn’t know that a baby with dark urine and pale stools was not normal, so I’m forever grateful to my health visitor.
More information for parents and health professionals
We have a range of information, reviewed by experts in paediatric hepatology, to enable parents and health professionals to recognise the signs of liver disease in newborn babies and take appropriate action quickly.
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