Question
My 6-month-old baby hasn’t had a bowel movement. He had a bit of diarrhea before and I gave him some attapulgite powder. Is there a problem?
Answer
For a 6-month-old baby who hasn’t had a bowel movement, the following measures can be taken:
- Ensure the baby is getting enough fluids; consider adding milk partner to the formula or water, one packet per day.
- If the baby is breastfed, the mother should adjust her diet to eat more lightly and drink more water.
- Perform abdominal clockwise massage twice a day, for 5-10 minutes each time.
- If the baby hasn’t had a bowel movement for several days, you can use a soap swab, but it’s not recommended for long-term use.
- Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables.