Question
A 4-month-old baby has been experiencing dyspepsia, with stools containing milk residue. Despite takingJianpi San, the effects were not significant. The parents inquire whether they can give the baby hawthorn juice to aid digestion.
Answer
A doctor from the Nutrition and Health Care Department points out that a baby of three months old has an underdeveloped digestive system. For current cases of dyspepsia, medications like lactase or Mami Love that aid digestion can be considered. Regarding hawthorn juice, although it has a digestive effect, it is slightly cold in nature. It is recommended that if parents wish to give it to the baby, they should first try a very small amount and pay attention to observe the baby’s digestive condition. These suggestions are made with the hope of helping parents, and wishing the baby a healthy growth.