Question
A 3-month-old girl baby has not had a bowel movement for 8 days, but she eats and plays normally. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
You can give the baby some children’s Qixing tea and perform clockwise abdominal massage to promote intestinal peristalsis. Once bowel movements return to normal, you can introduce some fresh fruit and vegetable purees or juices to the baby’s diet. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should avoid eating spicy foods. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.