Sometimes babies may also experience constipation. If they don't defecate for two days, it is very likely that they have constipation. Babies have a small appetite and a small amount of food. If babies often don't like to drink water, the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract will slow down, and they may not want to defecate for several days. Once constipation occurs, it is very harmful to the health of babies. How to treat constipation in 3-year-old babies?
How to treat constipation in a 3-year-old baby
1. While giving babies plenty of water, it is also important to include foods high in crude fiber in their diet, such as spinach, chives, fungus, seaweed, apples, oranges, and so on. Simultaneously massage the baby's abdomen to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis.
2. Train your baby's bowel habits and have them defecate regularly every day, even if they don't defecate at times. You can arrange for your baby to defecate after breakfast or dinner.
3. Appropriately increase the baby's activity level, such as taking her for outdoor walks and play, running, jumping, etc., to promote intestinal peristalsis.
4. You can give your baby some yogurt, which can regulate their gut microbiota.
Common causes of constipation in 3-year-old babies
1. Children are in the stage of growth and development, and they are prone to internal heat. If they eat too much fat, sweet, and rich food, and have a preference for vegetables and fruits, it may lead to a decline in digestive function over time, causing food to stay in the intestines for too long and generating internal heat. The combination of the two heats can damage the body's fluids and cause constipation.
2. For those who have not received breastfeeding, their diet mainly consists of milk and sugar, and they do not pay attention to adding complementary foods that are beneficial for defecation, often resulting in constipation from infancy.
3. During early childhood, if commercially available fine soft children's food is the main staple, constipation will be even more severe.
4. From a young age, those who spoil and lack regular sleep, especially those who do not sleep at night and sleep more during the day, are most prone to constipation. In addition, those who lack regular bowel movements (especially in the morning) may also experience constipation.
5. Due to the limited variety of infant diets, foods that are often consumed have less fiber and higher protein content, making them prone to constipation. When a baby is constipated, the main symptoms are crying incessantly during each bowel movement, and even anal fissures. The occurrence of anal fissures causes infants to develop a fear of bowel movements, leading to a vicious cycle and exacerbating constipation.
3-year-old babies with constipation must be treated with the correct methods. They should drink more water, eat more fiber rich foods, and eat more fruits, which are beneficial for promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis. Constipation in babies should not be underestimated, and parents must pay attention to it. The younger the child, the more likely they are to develop constipation. Increasing exercise appropriately is beneficial for relieving constipation.
