What to do if your baby has slow gastrointestinal motility

The healthy growth of babies is a matter of concern to most parents, but children's bodies are relatively fragile and they are prone to physical problems. Many babies have poor gastrointestinal motility, which has a great impact on their diet and makes parents very worried. So, what should we do if our baby’s gastrointestinal motility is slow? As for some of the countermeasures, please take a look at the detailed introduction below.

1. Massage

Gently rub your baby's tummy before going to bed every day. Place your palm or four fingers together on the baby's belly button and massage clockwise for a few minutes. This can not only speed up the baby's intestinal peristalsis and promote defecation, but also help promote the baby's digestion.

In addition, you can also try pressing the following acupoints. Generally, press them lightly several times one hour after a meal, which will also help promote intestinal peristalsis.

1) Zusanli acupoint: Let the baby sit down. The Zusanli acupoint is located 3 inches (about three or four horizontal fingers) below the depression on the outside and lower side of his knee. Press the acupoint continuously for 1-2 minutes.

2) Zhigou Point: Located 3 inches above the transverse line on the back of the wrist, between the ulna and radius bones. Press the point continuously for 1-2 minutes.

2. Exercise more

Appropriate exercise can help babies promote blood circulation in the body, speed up intestinal peristalsis, increase gastrointestinal digestion efficiency, and naturally reduce constipation. For babies who cannot crawl or walk yet, mom and dad should hold their babies more.

3. Diet therapy

Apple carrot juice is not only delicious but also the best detoxifier and body tonic. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, folic acid, and vitamin C, while apples are rich in B vitamins, which can promote the secretion of digestive juice, maintain and promote intestinal peristalsis. The large amount of dietary fiber in these two fruits can enhance the body's metabolic capacity, improve gastrointestinal function, and thus relieve and improve constipation.

Method: Choose 2 carrots and 1 large apple, wash them, squeeze the juice of the carrots first, and then squeeze the juice of the apple. Mix, stir, and drink immediately. When constipation is obvious, drink the juice twice a day, 20 ml each time, without adding water. After the constipation improves, you can add water appropriately, but do not add hot water, as this will easily destroy the vitamin components in the juice.

What should I do if my baby’s gastrointestinal motility is slow? If the baby has slow gastrointestinal motility, you should actively adjust the child's diet and give the child more vitamins and water. Also, follow the above method and massage your child's abdomen, but be careful to control the strength and not make the child uncomfortable. Take your children out for walks and exercise more often.