Patient's question:
My baby is already 4 months and 10 days old, and I have been feeding him exclusively breast milk. A few days ago, I tried mixing mashed egg yolk with water for him to eat. At first, he loved it and could finish a quarter of the yolk. However, he started experiencing constipation (he used to have a bowel movement once a day or more, but it became once a day around 4 months). So, I stopped giving him the yolk. After a few days, his bowel movements improved, but they are still not very regular. In the past few days, I started giving him the yolk again, but he seems less interested in eating it. Every time he eats, he gets fussy, and he hasn’t had a bowel movement for several days. He passes a lot of smelly gas, and it takes soap to help him pass it. Should I stop giving him the yolk? Can I feed him some fragrant...Doctor's answer:
The baby's digestive system has not yet fully developed, making it prone to constipation. It is recommended to take Mamikai for regulation, drink more water, massage the baby's abdomen in a clockwise direction, and defecate regularly. You can add milk companion to the milk or water, 1 pack per day.2) For breastfed babies, mothers should adjust their dietary structure, eat lighter, and drink more water. If constipation persists for several days, you can use infant glycerin or soap sticks, but avoid long-term use.