My baby is two months and 15 days old and is formula-fed. She started taking cod liver oil at one month. For the past two weeks, she has been having difficulty with bowel movements, sometimes even not having a bowel movement. The doctor suggested drinking more water, but the situation has not improved. What are some good methods?

The baby has poor appetite, often has a bloated stomach, and doesn’t feel hungry. Now, they haven’t had a bowel movement for three to four days. I’d like to ask what the baby should eat for constipation.

My baby is now over four months old. Before, she had a bowel movement every three days, and it was very dry and difficult. For the next five days, she didn’t have a bowel movement at all. I used a rectal suppository and took probiotics, and she eventually had a bowel movement on her own. It was still very dry and paste-like, and it was difficult again. After that, she didn’t have another bowel movement for another five days. Normally, a baby should have at least one bowel movement per day. Long-term constipation may lead to the absorption of toxins, which can have a certain impact on the child’s growth and development. It is necessary to give the baby more water, especially between feedings. The mother should eat more fiber-rich foods and fresh vegetables and fruits. You can also use intestinal microbiota preparations for the baby to improve the intestinal microenvironment.