Question
A four-month-old baby, who used to defecate every five to six days, now defecates every eight to nine days, and even goes ten days without a bowel movement. The baby is in good spirits, without crying or fussing, and the stool is not hard after using a lubricant. What could be the reasons for the baby not defecating in this situation?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, the baby’s current symptoms may be due to slow gastrointestinal motility. I suggest you try gently massaging the baby’s abdomen in a clockwise direction, and consider giving the baby an oral probiotic supplement containing eight strains. This can help improve the intestinal environment and promote recovery of the symptoms. Additionally, continue to monitor the baby’s condition, and after the baby reaches six months old, you can gradually introduce vegetable puree and fruit puree in appropriate amounts to help regulate gastrointestinal function. This is the answer to “Reasons and Solutions for Baby’s Difficulty in Defecation,” wishing your baby a healthy growth.