Question

The baby is just 43 days old and has bowel movements every few days. The baby doesn’t sleep for a nap for 10 or so hours, and the bowel movements only occur after I use a lubricant. Also, the amount of stool is not much. What should I do?

Answer

Dear inquirer, based on the baby’s symptoms, it is suspected that this may be due to the baby’s underdeveloped gastrointestinal function. You can give the baby more water to drink, ensure adequate rest and keep the abdomen warm, and massage the baby’s abdomen frequently. Generally, this will improve as the baby grows older. Pay attention to observation.