Patient's question:
My baby is 1 year and 8 months old. He mainly drinks formula milk, consuming 150-180 milliliters at a time. He rarely eats solid food; no matter how we try to coax him, he doesn't drink much water. His bowel movements are very dry and hard. Some doctors recommend eating honey. Are there any other better solutions?Doctor's answer:
Solving the problem of dry stools in babies is not difficult. It involves drinking water between meals and eating more apples or other fruits, such as kiwi or watermelon juice. For babies over 6 months old, you can add carrot puree, spinach, rapeseed hearts, and tomatoes to their. For babies who drink formula milk, constipation is the most frustrating issue for mothers. Many babies may experience symptoms of constipation when they first start drinking formula milk, such as dry, hard stools and yellow urine, and even constipation. Some babies may also develop red spots on their faces. There are several reasons why babies may get constipated:Dietary factors can cause "heatiness," such as the intake of high-protein foods like formula milk, rice porridge, and fresh milk. If the formula milk is not prepared according to the correct proportions, it may be too thick, leading to food stagnation and "heatiness" in the baby.