Question

What should I do if my 6-month-old baby hasn’t pooped for 2 days?

Answer

  1. Increase fluid intake: You can appropriately increase the baby’s fluid intake by adding milk powder or a milk partner to the formula or water, aiming for at least one packet per day.
  2. Adjust the mother’s diet during breastfeeding: If the baby is breastfed, the mother should pay attention to adjusting her dietary structure, consume light foods, and increase her daily fluid intake.
  3. Abdominal massage: Perform two abdominal clockwise massages for the baby each day, lasting for 5 to 10 minutes each time, which helps promote peristalsis.
  4. Use external auxiliary products appropriately: If the baby hasn’t defecated for several days, you can use products such as pediatric enemas or soap sticks, but it is not advisable to rely on these methods long-term.