What should I do if my baby's stool is very hard and difficult to pass?

Patient's question:

The baby is 8 months old and was weaned at 6 months. Now, the baby has been drinking formula milk, but the baby's stools are very hard, and it is very difficult for the baby to defecate every time.
Questions:
1. Can honey be added to the formula milk?
2. Are there other methods to make the baby's stools softer?
Thank you!!!

Doctor's answer:

1. Drink more water
2. For breastfed babies, mothers should adjust their dietary structure, focus on light eating, and drink more water.
3. Perform clockwise abdominal massage for the baby. Gently rub the infant's abdomen with the palm of your hand, starting at the navel and rotating from left to right. Massage 10 times, rest for 5 minutes, then massage another 10 times. Repeat this process 3 times.
4. If the baby has not defecated for several days, you can use infant glycerin suppositories. Feed more fruits and vegetable juices. The feeding speed should not be too fast or too full, and the formula concentration should be slightly diluted.