food that cause poo to be black color

[Asphere]

Hi, i would like to ask if any food that cause poo to be black color?
my 9mo boy is having black poo.
Asked my mil wat she fed she said only breastmilk with cereal, porridge cooked with potato, carrot and pork. sweet potatos.
but i dun think these food will cause black poo.

 

[SarahGurbuxani-Carpio]

Hi Asphere,

Does your kid take vitamins, or in particular, iron supplements? Or foods rich in iron? that's the main reason why my daughter's stool turned black. But best to get in touch with your pediatrician.