Patient's question:
Two-month-old baby has a bowel movement only once every five or six days. What should I do?Previous treatment 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. Dietary adjustments can be made. For infants being bottle-fed with cow's milk, when constipation occurs, the sugar content in the milk can be increased, and fruit juice can be added. For older infants, honey can be provided. Painless methods can be implemented to resolve the issue.(1) Gently rub the infant's abdomen with the palm of your hand, starting at the navel and moving from left to right in a circular motion. Perform the massage 10 times, rest for 5 minutes, then repeat the massage 10 times. Repeat the entire process 3 times. Wishing your baby good health.