It is common for babies to have a bloated stomach, but this phenomenon of not defecating for a long time can also make it difficult for some parents and children to distinguish constipation. Especially for novice parents without parenting experience, when they find that their baby hasn't defecated for two or three days, they will undoubtedly be particularly nervous. So, how to determine if a baby is constipated or has a stomachache?
It is not difficult to distinguish between constipation and bloating in babies. Novice parents without parenting experience can judge from the following aspects:
1. Babies with bloating mostly only occur around two to six months old, while constipation can occur at any stage of their growth and development.
2. To distinguish whether a baby is suffering from constipation or constipation, observe the shape of their stool. If a baby does not defecate for a long time, but the stool after defecation is no different from before, still in a watery state, and it is not difficult to defecate, this situation is called abdominal distension. If the stool is relatively dry and hard, especially if the baby's face often turns red and difficult to defecate, it belongs to constipation.
3. The mental state of a baby may also be different when they have a bloated stomach and constipation. Babies with a bloated belly have a better mental state, and their sleep and food intake are also normal. However, babies with constipation often have poor appetite, restless sleep, crying, and exhibit symptoms such as restlessness.
