At around one year old, which is 13 months old, babies can already accept some foods other than breast milk or formula. However, if they cannot be properly matched, it will have an impact on their health, especially when dry stool occurs. At this time, it is important to understand what to do if a baby's stool is dry at 13 months old?
1. Babies with dry stools should adjust their diet. Usually, it is necessary to observe the baby's eating habits and then create a nutrition menu to encourage the baby to eat more vegetables and fruits. Choose vegetables and fruits that are rich in fiber, such as peaches, spinach, cauliflower, and cabbage, as the effects will be much more significant.
2. When the baby's stool is dry, you can give the baby a glass of water after getting up in the morning, and also let the baby defecate regularly. When babies defecate, do not let them play with toys, otherwise it will distract their attention and have adverse effects on defecation.
3. If the baby's stool is dry, you can give them an enema so that they can defecate immediately. However, parents should be aware that enemas are only an emergency measure, and frequent enemas can lead to a decrease in the baby's ability to defecate on their own.
4. If the baby's feces are dry, it can also stimulate the baby's anus. Parents should use cotton swabs to stimulate their baby's anus, which can make it easier for the baby to defecate and also prevent diseases caused by prolonged dry stools.
