Question
My child is 8 months old and has dry stools. They haven’t had an independent bowel movement for 34 days and need to use a rectal suppository to defecate. Parents are asking how to improve the baby’s constipation and what the possible causes might be.
Answer
Baby constipation is mainly related to feeding methods and the mother’s diet. The mother should avoid spicy and irritating foods, drink more soup, eat more vegetables and fruits, and improve the baby’s digestive absorption ability. Additionally, the baby’s constipation may not be related to wearing too many clothes but rather to the mother’s dietary habits. By adjusting her diet, the mother can gradually improve her baby’s constipation condition.