What should I do if my child has dry stools?

If children have dry stools, the first thing to do is to correct their bad eating habits. Because children like to eat snacks or spicy food, it can easily cause dry stools. At this time, you should remind your children to eat more vegetables and fruits and develop good eating habits.

The first is to correct eating habits. Usually, you should pay attention to your baby's eating habits, develop a nutritious menu, and let your baby eat more green vegetables in a planned way. Common fiber-rich vegetables and fruits include potatoes, plums, pears, peaches, spinach, raisins, broccoli, cabbage, etc.

For infants who are at high risk of milk protein allergy or already have digestive problems, partially hydrolyzed protein powder should be used for feeding in a timely manner.

The second is a regular life. Babies who are used to drinking a glass of water before defecating in the morning will not have the trouble of dry stools. This shows the importance of good living habits in preventing dry stools. Have your child sit on the toilet at a fixed time each day. Don't worry, you can tell your child stories at the bathroom door. It's also a good idea to find some stories or songs related to defecation. Try to choose a leisurely and ample time period for your child to defecate.

The third is to stimulate the anus. When an infant suffers from severe dry stools and is in pain, enema can be used as an emergency measure, but frequent enemas can weaken the infant's bowel movement ability, so it is not the preferred solution. When old stool accumulates around the rectum, you will feel the urge to defecate. When the stool becomes dry, the irritation in the rectum will become dull, causing hard stool to continue to accumulate, making the dry stool worse. At this time, using a cotton swab dipped in lubricant or ointment to gently stimulate the anus can soften the stool and increase the urge to defecate, thereby solving the problem of dry stool.