Question
My child has been experiencing constipation since they were six months old, and it has been ongoing for a month. They need to use a rectal suppository once a week to defecate. I tried giving them lactulose for three days, and they had a normal bowel movement once a day for three consecutive days, but constipation returned as soon as the medication was stopped. What should I do?
Answer
When feeding your baby, be sure to maintain hygiene and wash your hands after dealing with the baby’s urine and feces. Since the baby’s stool may be affected by the mother’s breast milk, the mother should also pay attention to a balanced diet, consume an appropriate amount of fruits and vegetables, reduce intake of fried foods and junk food, maintain regular eating habits, and limit cold drinks. You can give your baby bifidobacterium triple-viable powder, one packet per dose, twice a day, half an hour after feeding with warm water.