Question
My baby has had dry, hard stools for three days. What was the previous treatment and its effectiveness? Seeking assistance: Do I need to use medication?
Answer
Common solutions for pediatric constipation include increasing fluid intake. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should pay attention to adjusting her diet structure, focusing on light meals, and also increase her water intake. Abdominal clockwise massage can be given to the baby twice a day, for 5 to 10 minutes each time. If the baby has not had a bowel movement for several days, some medication can be used. Offer more fruits and vegetable juices. Avoid feeding the baby too quickly or too much during each feeding session, and ensure that formula milk is not too concentrated.