When educating a baby in daily life, some mothers may find that their baby's belly feels a bit hard and swollen when touched. At this time, mothers often worry very much whether the baby is sick, and some mothers may even be very anxious, afraid that there may be some lumps inside. So, what is the reason why a 2-year-old baby's belly feels hard when touched?
1、 The reason why a 2-year-old baby's belly feels hard when touched
It is possible that the child has not yet defecated or has indigestion, causing intestinal gas accumulation due to constipation. It is recommended to rub the child's abdomen gently from right to left to promote intestinal peristalsis and improve the current situation. After feeding the child again, be sure to gently pat the back to promote the elimination of intestinal gas.
2、 What should I do if my baby has indigestion
1. Drink more hot water
Two year old babies with indigestion can drink plenty of hot water, which can accelerate body circulation, promote blood circulation, and accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis, helping to digest food in the stomach. It can also accelerate bowel movements with gastrointestinal peristalsis, achieving multiple benefits. Therefore, feeding hot water to babies with indigestion can help with digestion.
2. Abdominal massage
If a two-year-old child has indigestion, they may experience symptoms of bloating and abdominal pain. At this time, you can help the child massage their abdomen by using your palm to wrap around the child's belly button and massage clockwise first, then counterclockwise, alternating between them. This method can help the child accelerate food digestion.
3. Exercise more
The way to deal with indigestion is to exercise more. Exercise can accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis, stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, and help with digestion. Therefore, for a two-year-old baby with indigestion, it is recommended to take him to do some exercise, such as running, walking, playing games with children, etc., which can help with digestion in the stomach
Generally speaking, if the mother discovers that the baby's belly is bloated and feels a bit hard to the touch, she should quickly find out the cause of the baby's belly swelling, which may be indigestion or other reasons. First, the mother should make a judgment. If it is only a common digestive disorder, the mother can give the baby some water to help massage and promote digestion.
