Question
My baby hasn’t had a bowel movement for two consecutive days, and I’m not sure what’s going on. Have there been any previous treatment experiences and their effectiveness?
Answer
It is recommended to use a glycerin suppository to help with bowel movements, and for the next one or two days, you can give your baby some small amounts of thin rice porridge, but try not to add sugar. Generally speaking, if your baby hasn’t had a bowel movement for three days or more, parents should be vigilant. Babies are still young, and their anal muscles are not fully developed, so they may feel like they have to strain during bowel movements. As the baby grows older, this situation will improve. If your baby’s stools have always been soft and not hard, and there is no abdominal bloating, there is no need to worry too much; however, if the stools are always hard and dry or accompanied by abdominal bloating, it needs to be treated seriously.