With psychological anxiety, mothers just need to see that the child does not "stoop" one day to quickly confirm that the baby is constipated. It's not right, mom. Depending on the age, your baby will have different expressions!
Constipation in a newborn is when the feces are not passed out but accumulate in the intestines, delaying or making it difficult for the baby to go to the toilet each time.
From 1 to 3 months old:
If the baby is constipated, the time between defecation times will be more spaced, maybe 3-4 days before he has to defecate once. The stool is not hard, but it is gluey like clay. In addition, the baby is often uncomfortable or fussy, and his face turns red when going potty.
During this period, breastfed babies are less likely to develop constipation than babies who drink formula, since formula milk is more indigestible than breast milk. With breastfed babies. Sometimes there will be defecation times a few days apart, because everything the baby loaded is completely transformed. Therefore, mothers should carefully monitor the baby's bowel habits. Depending on what your baby eats and how well his body digestes, when and the number of times he or she goes to the bathroom will be different.
Babies often show uncomfortable and fussy expressions when they have a bowel movement
From 3-6 months old:
At this age, in addition to breast milk, many babies drink more formula or combine with nutritional powders. Therefore, the risk of constipation will also be higher, due to the amount of fiber in foods that babies eat are low in fiber. The mother should pay attention if the child has the following signs:
- Small, hard stools
- The number of bowel movements is quite long, about 3-4 days
- Your baby blushes every time he goes to the toilet
From 6 to 12 months old:
This is a common period for constipation in infants, as the baby has already started to eat solids. When constipated, the baby also has similar signs with 3-6 months of age, but the severity and more pronounced.
- Stools will be harder, with a little blood due to damage to the anal mucosa
- The distance between bowel movements is quite far apart
- The baby's abdomen is full, and it seems stiff to the touch
Ways to treat constipation for babies mothers need to know Infants with constipation cannot be solved by simply eating as much fiber as adults. This is also a limitation that makes it difficult for mothers to find an effective way to treat constipation for babies. The following suggestions, mothers will help the baby get rid of the discomfort called "constipation".
What to do when your child is constipated?
When the child is constipated, the mother should calmly consider the causes of constipation for the child to take appropriate treatment measures. In addition to some special cases, thanks to the intervention of a doctor, the rest can try the following ways to help the baby go to the toilet more easily:
- Massage for the baby : Hold the baby's legs in hand and slowly push the baby's knees forward, simulating a cycling movement. In addition, the mother can gently massage the abdomen below the navel for the baby. In particular, add a little more force to the tense, stiff abdomen.
- Give your baby a warm bath: Soaking in warm water can help relax the abdominal muscles, reduce the discomfort caused by gas and stimulate bowel movements.
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