For most babies, the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract still needs some time to develop and mature after birth. Therefore, if parents do not pay attention to feeding, it is easy for babies to have digestive problems such as indigestion and constipation. Some parents have suggested that soap bars can be used to relieve constipation in babies. So, how to use soap bars for constipation in babies?
If parents want to use a soap bar for their baby's bowel movements, they can first prepare a half used soap bar, then use a knife to cut the soap to the thickness of a pencil, about 3 centimeters long. Then parents can wet the baby's anus and soap with warm water, and gently insert the soap bar into the baby's anus to stimulate the intestinal wall and cause a bowel movement reaction.
In addition, parents can gently massage the baby's abdomen with their palm, with the base of the palm tightly attached to the baby's abdomen, centered around the navel, in the order of right upper abdomen to left upper abdomen to left lower abdomen to right lower abdomen, while kneading and pushing. This process should be repeated for about 10 to 15 minutes each time, preferably 2 to 3 times a day, until the baby's constipation symptoms improve. After that, it is necessary to continue for another 1 to 2 weeks to help consolidate the effect.
By massaging the baby's abdomen, parents can accelerate gastrointestinal blood circulation and increase gastrointestinal peristalsis, effectively helping the baby maintain smooth bowel movements. Parents should also pay attention to their baby's diet, avoid overeating or easily digestible foods, and do more passive exercises or physical activities to help improve constipation symptoms. If constipation does not improve, parents must take the baby to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.
