What to Do When Your Baby Has Difficulty Pooping?

Question

How should I handle the situation where my baby has difficulty pooping and the stool is hard?

Answer

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. For breastfed babies, the mother should pay attention to adjusting her dietary structure, maintain a light diet, and drink plenty of water.
3. Give your baby a clockwise abdominal massage, with the navel as the center, gently massaging the abdomen from left to right. After 10 strokes, rest for 5 minutes, then stroke another 10 times, and repeat this process 3 times.
4. If it has been several days without a bowel movement, you can use pediatric rectal lubricant. These are the suggestions for the question “What should I do when my baby is eight months old and has difficulty pooping?” I hope this helps you, and wish you and your baby good health!