Question
How should one handle abdominal distension in a 2-month-old baby?
Answer
It is recommended to give the baby someJianpi San (Yi Pan San, a traditional Chinese medicine for strengthening the spleen) and apply ‘Baby One Patch Ling’ or ‘Ding Gui Er Nai Tie’ on the abdomen. Additionally, applying warm slices of old ginger to the abdomen can also be helpful. Moreover, the mother’s diet and medication may affect breastfeeding babies, so it is important to avoid cold foods or medications.