A one and a half year old baby is more prone to constipation when drinking milk powder, which may be caused by improper ingredients or other factors. To solve the problem of constipation in babies, it is best to first understand what causes constipation in babies. What are the reasons for constipation in a one and a half year old baby who drinks milk powder? How should we respond?
1、 Reasons for constipation in infants
1. Lack of diet
When a baby eats too little, there is less liquid absorption residue after digestion, resulting in reduced and thickened stool.
2. Improper food ingredients
The nature of stool is closely related to the composition of food. If food contains a large amount of protein and carbohydrates are insufficient, the intestinal microbiota will undergo secondary changes, the fermentation process of intestinal contents will be reduced, and stool will easily become alkaline and dry.
3. Intestinal dysfunction
Irregular lifestyle and lack of training in regular bowel movements, as well as the absence of a conditioned reflex for defecation, are common causes of constipation in babies. So parents need to train their babies in bowel movements and encourage them to have a regular daily routine and eat on time.
4. Physical and physiological abnormalities
Babies with anal fissures, anal stenosis, congenital megacolon, spina bifida, or tumor compression of the cauda equina can all cause constipation. If parents find their baby constipated in daily life, they should pay attention to checking if there are any abnormalities in the baby's anus.
5. Psychological factors
Sudden mental stimulation or changes in environment and lifestyle habits in children can also cause short-term constipation.
2、 How to deal with constipation in babies
1. Change the baby's formula
Try switching to other brands of milk powder; In addition, adding bifidobacteria to milk powder can help prevent constipation in babies. When purchasing, mothers may consider choosing such milk powder. Nowadays, many milk powder brands have special milk powder specifically designed for lactose intolerant babies, which can reduce the risk of baby allergies and constipation to milk powder.
Suitable for: Babies with constipation caused by gastrointestinal discomfort.
Analysis:
Formula milk powder is made from milk as raw material, with various nutrients added. Some babies' stomachs are not adapted to a certain type of milk powder, resulting in constipation after drinking a specific brand of milk powder. This is generally related to the baby's digestive system, as each baby's physique is different. Some babies may not adapt to eating foreign brand milk powder, but drinking domestic brand milk powder is not a problem.
2. Follow the instructions to adjust and drink plenty of water
Formula milk powder should be prepared according to the instructions and should not be overly concentrated; Give the baby some water or juice between two meals (such as squeezing half an orange and adding an equal amount of warm water). You can also give your baby some warm water before waking up in the morning and going to bed at night, but pay attention to the amount before going to bed at night to avoid the baby being unable to sleep or crying at night.
Suitable for: babies with weak digestive ability
Analysis:
The raw material of milk powder is milk, which contains a high amount of casein and calcium salts. It is easy to form lumps under the action of stomach acid and is not easy to digest.
3. Promote baby's appetite
Check for trace elements for the baby; Mom should also try to make the food look better and stimulate the baby's appetite.
Suitable for: Babies who suffer from constipation due to insufficient food intake
Analysis:
Some babies have too little food intake, and after the food is digested and absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, there is less food residue left, which does not generate much pressure in the colon, so they will not have the urge to defecate.
4. Feed some digestive supplements such as vegetable puree
You should feed your baby more vegetable puree and fruit puree, with a ratio of at least 3:1 between the amount of vegetables and fruits eaten and the amount of meat eaten, which means eating three bites of vegetables and one spoonful of meat; For babies who don't like eating vegetables, mothers can cut vegetables and put them together with meat to make dumplings, or they can use vegetables to cook Congee or noodles to increase the consumption of vegetables.
If your baby doesn't like to drink plain water, you can add some fruit juice to the water and rinse it with autumn pear paste. But do not use cola, Sprite, or other beverages as substitutes.
Suitable for: Babies who are picky eaters
Analysis:
Some babies eat too much meat, vegetables, and fruits, resulting in high protein content and low fiber content in their food. High protein content, alkaline stool, easy to dry; Plant cellulose content is too low, colon contents are insufficient, and the intestines lack stimulation, making it difficult to produce bowel movements. Some children like to eat dry food, drink too little water, lack intestinal stimulation, and are also prone to constipation.
5. Develop bowel habits
Let the baby sit on the toilet bowl every morning to defecate and develop the habit.
If you develop the habit of having regular bowel movements every day, you will want to defecate as soon as the time is up. This way, the fecal matter will stay in the colon for a short time, and the stool will not be too dry, making it easier to excrete.
Suitable for: Babies who have not developed good bowel habits
Analysis:
Some babies may experience pain due to dry stools, which can cause anal fissures during bowel movements. They are afraid of pain and dare not defecate, and the longer the interval, the more severe their constipation becomes.
6. Massage
Let the baby lie on their back in bed, and the masseur should use the base of their right palm to press against the abdominal muscles, kneading and pushing from the right upper abdomen to the left upper abdomen to the right lower abdomen. Repeat in this direction, the technique should not be too heavy, and each time it lasts about
Ten minutes, 2-3 times a day, until constipation improves. Continue for another 1-2 weeks to consolidate the therapeutic effect.
Rubbing the abdomen can promote gastrointestinal blood circulation, increase intestinal peristalsis, not only make bowel movements smooth, but also enhance the baby's appetite.
7. Simple dietary therapy methods
Eating a banana can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.
Mix spinach with sesame oil, 100g each time.
Boil soup with red dates and feed it with juice.
8. Three Simple Physical Methods
Cut the soap into strips and stuff them into the anus. The method is simple and effective.
Inserting an oiled anal chart into the anus and gently swinging it can also cause a laxative effect.
Injecting one-third of the pediatric enema into the anus can stimulate the reflex of the rectal wall and cause defecation.
If your baby really suffers from constipation, it is best for you to actively search for the cause of constipation and take the measures mentioned in this article to actively respond. In fact, as long as you find a solution, the baby's constipation situation can be improved.
