Question
My baby is now four and a half months old. Before, he had a bowel movement every three days, and it was very dry and difficult to pass. For the next five days, he didn’t have any bowel movements, so I used a rectal suppository and took probiotics. After a few days, he passed stool himself, but it was still very dry and paste-like, and it was also difficult to pass. Then, it was another five days without any bowel movements.
Answer
Under normal circumstances, a baby should have at least one bowel movement per day. Prolonged constipation may lead to the absorption of toxins, which can have a certain impact on the child’s growth and development. It is necessary to give the child more water, especially between feedings. Mothers should consume more fiber-rich foods and fresh vegetables and fruits. They can also use intestinal microbiota preparations to improve the child’s intestinal microenvironment.