Your baby should be having AT LEAST the number of wet and dirty diapers listed in the chart. If there is poop and pee in one diaper, you can count it as both.
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 to 3 weeks old |
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At least: 1 wet diaper and 1 dark green or black poop |
At least: 2 wet diapers and 1 dark green or black poop |
At least: 3 wet diapers and 3 brown, green, or yellow poops |
At least: 4 wet diapers and 3 brown, green, or yellow poops |
At least: 6 heavy pale, or clear wet diapers and 3 large, soft, yellow or brown poops |
Only count poops that are the size of a toonie, or bigger.
Breastfeeding clinics by appointment |
KFL&A Public Health Breastfeeding ClinicsConfidential, individual consultations with a lactation consultant or public health nurse are available, before and after the baby is born. At the clinic, families can have their breastfeeding questions and concerns addressed. Call the Child and Babytalk phoneline to book an appointment with a lactation consultant or a public health nurse in Kingston (Monday to Friday) or Napanee (Thursdays) at 613-549-1154. |
Other community breastfeeding clinics by appointment |
Queen's Family Health TeamA one on one appointment with a lactation consultant is available by request. Services open to everyone. |
Drop-in peer support groups |
Queen’s Family Health TeamBreastfeeding Drop-In La Leche LeagueFirst Wednesday of the month. |
Telephone support |
Child & Babytalk Facebook Page and Phone Line - KFL&A Public Health A registered nurse is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except on statutory holidays) to answer questions on prenatal, infant, and child care. Including health before pregnancy, health during pregnancy, postpartum mood disorders, breastfeeding, child growth and development, parenting, nutrition, and child safety. The public health nurse can link callers to different community services. Telehealth Ontario - Government of Ontario |
Breastfeeding services directory |
Bilingual Online Ontario Breastfeeding Services |