The structure of the digestive system of children is similar to that of adults, including the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. However, the digestive system of children does not have the complete function of adults and it needs more special care. To keep the digestive system of children healthy, parents need to pay attention to the type of food that children consume as well as the way they prepare food.

Newborns often defecate many times a day. Therefore, knowing what is good newborn stool will help parents understand their child's health status.