Question
My 1.5-year-old baby has hard stool, occurring every two days (usually in two or three bowel movements, all stool balls). This has been going on for a year. Previously, eating dragon fruit would improve the situation for a day, but now even fruits don’t work. What should I do? The baby is breastfed, and the mother has an easy-to-overheat constitution.
Answer
Given the above situation, the baby’s constipation is severe. It is recommended that the mother adopt a light diet. The baby can now be introduced to complementary foods, and it is suggested to feed more coarse grains, use sesame oil, and feed bifidobacteria to adjust the intestinal flora. Consider stopping breastfeeding. It is advisable to drink plenty of water; honey water or fruit juice can be consumed to moisturize and relieve constipation. Abdominal massage can help promote peristalsis; eating more vegetables and fruits is recommended. If difficult to defecate, a rectal suppository can be used.