Question
A 40-day-old baby hasn’t had a bowel movement for three days. Is this normal? If not, what should I do?
Answer
The child is currently experiencing constipation. Please describe the child’s specific symptoms in detail. You can try adding sugar to the formula milk, giving the child honey water, and paying attention to introducing complementary foods rich in vitamins such as fruit juices and vegetable purees. If the child has difficulty defecating, you can try using glycerin suppositories or have a doctor handle it; never give the child laxatives arbitrarily. At the same time, encourage the child to do exercises to strengthen abdominal muscles, which will help with bowel movements.