Question
A six-month-old baby has recently been experiencing difficulty in defecation, requiring straining during bowel movements, with a flushed face, sweating, and two episodes of crying. The baby’s fecal output is reduced. How should one handle diarrhea when a baby has constipation?
Answer
For a six-month-old baby with constipation, if formula-fed, it is recommended to add coarser grain foods such as porridge made from corn flour, millet, and oatmeal to the diet, while ensuring the baby drinks an adequate amount of water. It is important to cultivate the baby’s defecation habits and perform abdominal massage with the navel as the center, massaging from bottom up, from right to left in a clockwise direction. Wishing the baby a healthy and happy growth.