Question
My baby is three months old. For the first month, he had a bowel movement once a day, but since the second month, his bowel movements have been irregular. Initially, I used soap to help him defecate once a week, but now it’s no longer effective, and he hasn’t pooped for eight days. We have previously tried traditional Chinese medicine, but the effect was not significant.
Answer
Your child’s current condition is within the normal range. As long as the child is in good spirits, has normal eating habits, gains weight, and has started to introduce complementary foods, constipation issues usually improve gradually. If constipation is diagnosed, it can be relieved by drinking more water, and professional medical treatment should be sought if necessary. Additionally, if there are symptoms of a cold, they should also be treated, and attention should be paid to keeping warm. Water can be provided in moderate amounts, and juice can be introduced as well.