Gut Check: Baby Digestion Myths and Facts
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on April 13, 2022
Question 1/10
Which of these doesn’t make babies gassy?
- Normal digestion
- Swallowing air
- Too much tummy time
Question 2/10
Breastfed babies are more likely to spit up.
- True
- False
Question 3/10
How can you reduce spit-up?
- Keep your baby upright
- Change their diaper after they eat
- Burp them less often
Question 4/10
What color will you see in your baby’s first poopy diaper?
- Brown
- Yellow
- Black
Question 5/10
How often should your baby poop?
- Several times a day
- Once a day
- Once a week
- Any of the above
Question 6/10
Babies who strain or turn red when they poop are constipated.
- True
- False
Question 7/10
Babies often get constipated when they start to eat solids.
- True
- False
Question 8/10
If your baby goes more than ____ hours without a wet diaper, they are dehydrated.
- One
- Two
- Three
Question 9/10
Colic might be caused by:
- A food allergy
- Cigarette smoke
- Migraines
- All of the above
Question 10/10
Don’t worry about runny poop -- it’s normal for babies.
- True
- False