What are some methods to moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements in children?

For parents, the most annoying thing is the symptoms of constipation in children, because it will limit the child's normal eating and directly affect the growth and development of the body. So what methods can usually be used when encountering this situation to achieve the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements? The editor has found many effective measures for this purpose. Let’s take a look at them together.

1. Have bowel movements on time. Children cannot control their urination and defecation at will, and sometimes they don’t know how to defecate when they feel the urge, so parents must urge their babies to defecate in time. You can set one or several fixed time periods every day to remind your child to defecate. If he has not defecated within 10 minutes, do not force him. You should know that forced defecation can also cause constipation.

2. Don’t be picky about food. Each type of food has its own function. If the baby is always picky about food and refuses to eat this or that, it can easily cause malnutrition or indigestion, which will cause constipation. Therefore, your baby should try every kind of food. The diet should not be monotonous, and children should not be allowed to develop the bad habit of being picky eaters. Moreover, children have small stomach capacity and imperfect digestive function. If they are given too much food, food will easily accumulate in the body. Therefore, prepare less food for your baby each time and feed him/her small meals frequently.

3. Drug treatment. Choose enema specially made for children, and use it with caution on babies because enema may cause dependence. So do not use enema lightly unless it is absolutely necessary. You can also use laxatives according to the doctor's advice. Alternatively, you can cut the soap into small strips and insert them into the child's anus to stimulate defecation.

The several methods introduced in the above content can help achieve the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements, but in general, blind medication should be avoided to avoid affecting gastrointestinal function. Therefore, the editor recommends that parents pay attention to the first two relief methods, and when the symptoms are severe, take medication under the guidance of a professional doctor.