Mucus in the stool can be a sign of parasite infection, and it's especially important to check for parasites when children ...

Infants and young children who experience rectal prolapse ... changes to bowel movements, and leakage of stool, mucus, or ...

Constipation is a concern if bowel movements are hard, infrequent, contain blood or mucus or seem to be causing pain. Diarrhea can be more difficult to detect because a baby's stool is naturally ...