Question
What should I do if my three-year-old keeps having constipation?
Answer
Constipation in three-year-old children is often caused by internal heat, insufficient food intake, lack of water, disordered gastrointestinal function, and imbalanced gut flora. For chronic constipation, you can also add abdominal massage exercises, rotating your hands around the navel center for at least 200 times to promote intestinal peristalsis effectively. This is particularly beneficial when done lying in bed in the morning and before bedtime. It’s essential to consume a large amount of vegetables, especially sweet potatoes, celery, chives, and carrots, which have excellent laxative effects.