The baby is eight months old and a bit constipated. Is it related to eating?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, pediatric constipation is often related to dietary habits. Generally, it may be caused by overly refined food. You can eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, sweet potatoes, etc. Develop good bowel habits. It is recommended that children have a bowel movement once a day, preferably after dinner. Before defecation, you can first have them perform a squatting action to increase abdominal pressure, or massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction to promote intestinal peristalsis and achieve the goal of defecation.