Under normal circumstances, babies defecate twice or three times a day, and occasionally defecating once every two days is also a normal phenomenon. Usually, babies rarely have three days of no bowel movements. Once this happens, parents need to take appropriate measures to improve it. So, what if a four month old baby has three days of no bowel movements?
Firstly, it is important to replenish fluids as babies who are artificially fed may easily experience constipation. Due to the high levels of calcium salts and casein in milk powder, it cannot promote digestion. At the same time, there are many nutrients that the digestive system cannot adapt to, which can easily cause constipation. Suggest diluting the milk powder slightly and adding more water between two meals of milk.
Secondly, massage the abdomen. Mothers can massage the baby's abdomen clockwise to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. Alternatively, massaging around the baby's anus can trigger physiological responses and promote bowel movements.
Then, with balanced nutrition, babies who are breastfed may experience constipation for two reasons. Firstly, if there is insufficient breast milk, it is advisable to consume some lactation promoting foods such as soybean and pig trotter soup. If it is caused by excessive protein content in breast milk, mothers need to maintain a balanced nutrition and eat some vegetables and fruits appropriately.
Finally, moderate exercise and increasing the baby's physical activity can not only effectively promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, but also prevent constipation.
