How to improve baby's digestive system?

Generally speaking, the digestive system function of newborns is relatively poor. After all, the child is still young and all organs of the body are in the process of development. At this time, we must pay attention to using various methods to improve the digestive system, so that their bodies can develop and grow better, and they will not be easily invaded and threatened by some gastrointestinal diseases. So how to improve the digestive system of infants?

1. Constipation. In the first few months before infants and young children are fed complementary foods, they are prone to constipation due to poor gastrointestinal motility.

Solution: You can feed your baby fruit juice, such as orange juice, grape juice or black date juice, around 4 months old, which can effectively relieve the symptoms of constipation. It is recommended to dilute it with water before feeding, because sugar molecules are not easily absorbed and fruit juice with too high sweetness can easily cause diarrhea in young children; children aged 5 to 6 months can be fed rice flour or wheat flour. Although rice flour and wheat flour are starchy foods, they contain a small amount of dietary fiber, which helps stimulate intestinal peristalsis.

2. Diarrhea. Also because of the immature digestive system, the gastrointestinal tract of infants and young children is easily invaded by viruses and bacteria, causing acute diarrhea. When a young child has diarrhea, the lactase in the intestinal mucosa will be destroyed and reduced, resulting in a reduced ability to absorb carbohydrates.

Solution: If your child usually eats lactose-rich formula milk, it is recommended that parents dilute it before feeding (half the original concentration); but if diarrhea still occurs, it is recommended to temporarily switch to low-lactose or lactose-free formula milk. After drinking it for about 2 to 4 weeks, the condition will gradually improve. In addition, some children are born with lactose intolerance or are allergic to the protein in milk powder, and consuming regular formula milk can also cause diarrhea. Therefore, after consulting a doctor, they can also switch to lactose-free milk powder or hydrolyzed protein milk powder.

Note: Do not eat greasy, cold or hard food. Eat in moderation and at regular times. The food should be light and not too irritating. Give your baby more fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. Develop good eating habits for your baby and don't play while eating, which will affect digestion.

Through the above introduction, everyone is very clear about how to improve the baby's digestive system. When breastfeeding, you must pay attention to methods and techniques. Don't eat too much each time. Be sure to burp the baby after eating. Don't eat too quickly. It is very important to pay attention to regulating the child's stomach.