Question
Is it normal for a 3-month-old baby to feed every 6 to 7 hours? Previously, the baby was feeding every 2 to 3 hours, and now there’s only one bowel movement in two days. Previous treatment and effectiveness: No treatment has been given; only taken Xiao Chaihu decoction and a small amount of Simo decoction. Desired assistance: Want to know why the baby is feeding every 6 to 7 hours.
Answer
The child is already three months old and feeds every six to seven hours, which might be a bit long. If the child eats less, the bowel movements may also decrease, at which point special care should be taken. The diet should be light. You can give the child some medicine that has aJianpi San (invigorating the spleen) effect, such as Baby Spleen Invigorating Powder, and also use probiotics. At the same time, you can try gently massaging the child’s abdomen in the clockwise direction and closely observe the child’s condition. I hope these suggestions will be helpful to you, and wish you health.