Question
My little one is 30 days old, and every day, the baby has to strain hard to defecate, and it’s always hard. Whether during sleep or feeding, the baby strains and can only produce a little bit each time. Who can tell me what’s going on? What should I do?
Answer
For children experiencing difficulties in defecation and bowel irregularity, it’s essential to identify the cause. One possible cause is related to diet, while another may be associated with the child’s development. You can express milk for the baby and try giving the baby some probiotic preparations. If necessary, a congenital megacolon examination can be conducted to rule out this condition. You can also go to the hospital for some suitable laxatives for infants. Additionally, parents can stimulate intestinal peristalsis by massaging the baby’s abdomen (rubbing from the center of the abdomen in a certain direction). You can also prepare a cone-shaped soap and insert it into the baby’s anus. At the same time, purchase a bottle of Vaseline from a pharmacy, put on rubber gloves, and apply Vaseline before inserting it into the baby’s anus. These methods may help alleviate the baby’s constipation issues.