Your 5-year-old's poop is likely green because of their diet.
Most often, green poop in children is linked to what they've been eating. Here's a breakdown:
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Green Foods: Foods containing chlorophyll, the pigment that makes plants green, can definitely change the color of their stool.
- Examples: spinach, kale, broccoli, green beans.
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Artificial Food Coloring: Similar to green vegetables, artificial green food coloring can also turn poop green.
In summary, if your child is otherwise healthy and eating a lot of green foods or foods with green dye, green poop is usually not a cause for concern.
