Question

A two-month-old baby is experiencing constipation issues, with hard and small stools, causing the baby to cry and fuss during bowel movements. After consulting with a doctor online, it was mentioned that honey water can be given to the baby, but the family doctor advised against giving honey to babies under three months old.

Answer

  1. Increase the baby’s fluid intake to ensure the baby has enough water.
  2. For breastfed babies, the mother should adjust her diet, maintain a light and hydrated diet.
  3. Perform abdominal clockwise massage for the baby twice a day, each session for 5-10 minutes.
  4. If the baby has not defecated for several days, use a pediatric enema.
  5. Feed the baby more fruits and vegetable juices.
  6. Control the speed and quantity of the baby’s milk intake, dilute the formula concentration.
  7. Use soap bars or saltwater-soaked radish sticks to stimulate defecation.
  8. If the above methods are ineffective, use an enema to help with defecation.