Why is it recommended to do inguinal hernia surgery after the age of one?

Patient's question:

Male, 5 months of illness/symptoms: Baby has a large hernia. Description of the condition: Under the condition that it is not incarcerated. Why is it recommended to do pediatric hernia after one year of age? My baby's hernia has dropped out very large

Doctor's answer:

Hello. It depends on whether your child's hernia can return to the abdominal cavity on its own. If so. a belly band is needed to compress the abdomen and avoid abdominal pressure. Generally. some children can grow and recover on their own within two years. If not. surgery is required.
Guidance: It is recommended that you first go to the hospital for a check-up. Surgery is not recommended for children under two who can be treated conservatively. I hope I can help you. Your baby is still very young. It's hard for me to reach there every day. Then you can now go to the children's hospital for surgical repair and treatment. The abdominal wall of children is relatively weak. The incidence of inguinal hernia is relatively low.