Question

A 45-day-old baby has been constipated for 15 days. The constipation started less than a month ago, and the baby has been intermittently using laxatives to relieve it, but it’s only once a day, and it’s very difficult or the baby can’t do it on their own without the laxative.

Answer

Hello, constipation in newborns may not be excluded due to improper formula preparation, insufficient water intake, or insufficient food intake. Additionally, consuming too little food can lead to too few stool residues and cause constipation. Babies fed with milk or formula often have more casein in the milk, which can harden into lumps in the baby’s stomach when met with acid, making digestion difficult and causing hard, dry stools and constipation. It is recommended to gently massage the baby’s abdomen daily to stimulate the abdominal and intestinal wall muscles to help with defecation.