Question
The baby has poor appetite, often has a bloated stomach, and doesn’t feel hungry. Now, they haven’t had a bowel movement for three to four days. What should the baby eat for constipation?
Answer
It’s advisable to include more fruits and vegetables in the diet. Pay attention to increasing the intake of high-fiber foods, encourage the child to exercise more, drink more water, and develop a regular bowel movement habit. Eating more vegetables and fruits can help. The baby’s constipation is mainly due to insufficient dietary fiber intake, and many children don’t like to eat vegetables. This can lead to slow gastrointestinal motility and poor digestion, causing food residue to stay in the intestines for too long, thus leading to constipation issues.