What to Do If Your Baby Has Constipation?

Question

My baby is 4 months old and used to have a bowel movement every day. Lately, they haven’t had a bowel movement for several days. What should I do?

Answer

If the baby only has a few days without a bowel movement but shows no other abnormal symptoms, it may be a normal physiological phenomenon known as “storing the stomach.” In this case, no special treatment is needed; just pay attention to the baby’s mental state, dietary situation, and bowel movements. However, if the baby has other abnormal symptoms such as fever, vomiting, abdominal distension, or crying restlessly, it may be constipation or other gastrointestinal issues, and it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for examination. During the process of caring for the baby, mothers should pay attention to their own dietary health and avoid eating too much spicy or greasy food to prevent affecting the baby’s digestive system. If the baby has obvious constipation symptoms, you can use enemas or other laxatives, but you should consult a doctor before use and should not over-rely on this method.