The present invention relates to a fluid-absorbent article, comprising an indicator for feces especially of newborn and breast-feeded babies, which is applied to a carrier material and to an indicator for feces especially of newborn and breast-feeded babies and substances present in urine indicating kidney or vascular diseases, suitable for fluid-absorbent articles such as diapers, comprising at least one indicator-substance which changes color as a result of contact with proteins.