Question
My baby is four months old. On August 2nd, the baby had a fever of 40 degrees, but after receiving injections and medication, it returned to normal. At 2 am on August 3rd, the baby had a bowel movement without any abnormalities. However, as of today (the 7th), the baby still hasn’t had a bowel movement, and there are no issues with eating or sleeping. What should I do?
Answer
Hello! Your baby might be experiencing constipation. It’s recommended to adjust your baby’s diet. Formula-fed babies are more prone to constipation, so pay attention to the method and proportion of Milk Powder (formula) preparation, and give your baby some water between feedings. If it’s hot weather and the baby sweats a lot, increase the amount of water given. For babies over four to five months old, you can gradually introduce complementary foods. It’s best to chop up vegetables like spinach, cabbage, green vegetables, and mustard greens, and cook them together with rice porridge to make various delicious vegetable porridge for the baby to eat. These methods may be helpful, but please consult a doctor for more professional advice as soon as possible.