Question
A 50-day-old baby has been experiencing constipation for eight days, and the baby successfully defecated after the parents used a soap bar. However, now the baby has not defecated continuously for five days and has already received a diagnosis and medication from a local regular hospital. The baby’s abdomen is not swollen and is soft. How should soap bars be used correctly when a baby has difficulty defecating?
Answer
Newborn constipation is often related to jaundice. In such cases, specific checks are needed and treatment for jaundice should be provided. It is recommended to increase the intake of probiotics, as probiotics help improve intestinal flora and promote defecation in infants. Consider giving the baby probiotics or other medications to promote the excretion of jaundice and improve intestinal flora. As for the use of soap bars, first soften the soap bar with hot water, then adults…