Question
My baby is five and a half months old and hasn’t had a bowel movement for three consecutive days. He is mainly breastfed and has recently tried apple juice and egg yolk. The mother also has a fire and cold condition. The baby has been pooping about once or twice a day in the past and has never received any related treatment. How should I handle this situation?
Answer
The baby’s constipation may be related to the mother’s cold, medication use, or poor digestion. As the mother’s condition improves, the baby’s situation may also ease. Therefore, the fundamental approach to solving the problem should start with the mother’s physical condition. It is recommended to give the baby more water, increase the intake of vegetable juice and fruit juice, and administer medication to help the baby defecate under a doctor’s guidance.