Question
My baby is 49 days old, and their bowel movements were originally once a day. Four days ago, they had diarrhea and it just started to improve, but now they haven’t had a bowel movement for two days. I’m really worried! What should I do?
Answer
This is a sign of constipation, often caused by factors such as internal heat or improper feeding. It’s not advisable to use medication for babies, so increasing water intake is recommended. You can also add a small amount of honey to the water, as it has the effect of clearing heat and promoting bowel movements. Regularly massaging your baby’s abdomen can also help improve digestion and gastrointestinal function. There are many factors that can cause pediatric digestive diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a pediatric digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for active treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should also be careful not to let their children develop picky eating habits and should have a balanced diet.