How to deal with constipation in a three-month-old baby

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Doctor's answer:

First, it's important to identify the cause of infant constipation. If the baby is breastfed, constipation caused by insufficient breast milk often results in poor weight gain and crying after feeding. For this type of constipation, simply increasing the milk intake can alleviate the symptoms.
Infants fed with cow's milk are more prone to constipation, which is usually due to the high content of casein in cow's milk, making the stool dry and hard. In this case, reducing the milk intake and increasing the sugar content can help. For example, the sugar content of the milk can be increased from the original 5–8% to 10–12%, and fruit juice can be added appropriately.
Castor oil is an excellent laxative and can be given to infants with constipation. The recommended dosage is 5–10 milliliters per time, with significant effects on relieving constipation. Alternatively, soybean oil can be used, but it must be boiled and cooled before consumption. The dosage is also 5–10 milliliters per time.