Question
A five-and-a-half-month-old baby has not had a bowel movement for the past three days, having been exclusively breastfed until recently. The baby has been fed apple water and egg yolks, and the parent also happens to be suffering from a cold. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
This situation in a baby may be related to the parent’s cold, medication, and diarrhea. After the parent’s symptoms improve, the baby’s condition may also follow suit. Therefore, addressing the issue fundamentally requires focusing on the caregiver. It is recommended to give the baby more fluids and fresh vegetable juices and to use medication to promote bowel movements under a doctor’s guidance.