Patient's question:
Two-month-old baby only has a bowel movement every five or six days, what should I do?Treatment history and effectiveness: Has taken Star Tea or something like that. What kind of help do you want: Is this not quite normal?
Doctor's answer:
Your condition is considered to be constipation, which is related to insufficient water intake. Adjust your diet accordingly. For infants being bottle-fed with cow's milk, when constipation occurs, you can increase the sugar content in the milk and also increase fruit juice intake. For older infants, honey can be provided. Painless methods can be implemented to resolve it.(1) Gently rub the infant's abdomen with your palm, starting from the navel and moving from left to right in a circular motion. Perform 10 rubs, rest for 5 minutes, then rub again for 10 more times. Repeat this process 3 times. Wishing your baby good health.