Question

The 7-month-old baby has recently started on solid foods, and over the past two days, the urine has been particularly hard. The baby has to exert a lot of effort to pass only a small amount, or a finger-like strip, and they are all very hard. The solid foods include apples, bananas, rice porridge, egg yolks, and rice gruel. Because it’s too difficult to defecate, the baby itself has cried in fear, and the little bottom is particularly red. How can this be relieved?

Answer

I’m glad to help with your question. Based on your description, your baby might be experiencing constipation. Please note to ensure your baby drinks more water and consumes more fresh vegetables and fruits, especially green leafy vegetables like cabbage leaves, celery leaves, baby bok choy, and spinach. You can chop them up and cook them into porridge or other high-fiber foods such as vegetable porridge to promote bowel movement. It’s also beneficial to massage the lower abdomen in a clockwise direction every morning and evening to stimulate bowel movement and metabolism. If these methods do not work, you can consider giving probiotics or Simaliao Oral Liquid to regulate intestinal function. I hope my answer can help you out, and wish your little one grows up healthy and happy!