What should I do if my baby has dry poop after drinking formula?

Patient's question:

What should I do if my baby has dry stools while drinking formula milk? Is there any solution?
Past treatment history and effectiveness: Drinking water
What kind of help do you want: Please give me a good answer

Doctor's answer:

The child's dry stools when drinking formula milk are caused by the formation of hard, dry stool due to the combination of casein and calcium, magnesium ions.
1. Try switching to a different brand of formula milk. Formulas containing prebiotics (oligosaccharides) can help soften the stool.
2. Gently massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction around the navel to promote intestinal peristalsis and aid in defecation.
3. If necessary, consider using Siqu Mo Tang (Four Grind Decoction) for treatment.
4. If the child is already receiving complementary foods, it may be necessary to temporarily stop providing them.

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