Question
A 1-year-4-month-old girl is experiencing dry stool issues. Despite consuming an adequate amount of vegetables, fruits, and water daily, and consistently feeding her with the same brand of formula milk, her stool has been very dry, appearing in small granular form, and nearly every time she needs to use a lubricant. Although she has been treated with a certain type of medication and prescribed some kind of probiotic, the effect has been unsatisfactory. Her stool was still very dry yesterday. I am seeking suggestions to improve the dry stool issue.
Answer
Based on the provided condition, we are unsure whether the infant is being breastfed exclusively, formula-fed exclusively, or mixed-fed. If artificial feeding is involved, it is recommended to add water between each formula feeding to ensure that the child does not become dehydrated and develop dry stool. You can try clockwise abdominal massage. These suggestions may help with “How to Handle a 1-Year-4-Month-Old Girl’s Dry Stool,” hoping they are beneficial to you. Wishing you health!