Question

My baby hasn’t pooped for four days now. It’s the fourth day, and they are on mixed feeding, with insufficient breast milk and formula milk consumption. I’m asking for reasons and solutions.

Answer

For a baby who hasn’t pooped for four days, the following painless methods can be tried:

  1. Gently massage the baby’s abdomen, with the navel as the center, drawing circles from left to right, repeating 10 times. After a 5-minute interval, repeat another 10 times, and do this for a total of 3 sessions.
  2. Place the baby on their stomach and grab their legs to perform flexion and extension exercises, 10 times per set, with 10 extensions per leg.
  3. Apply an ointment to the baby’s anal opening and gently press on the anus to aid in defecation. If the above methods are ineffective, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment. At the same time, maintain the baby’s fluid intake and ensure a balanced diet to help prevent and improve constipation.