What should I do if my two-month-old child is constipated?

Some babies may have constipation, especially when they are two or three months old. Some mothers want to wean their children off breast milk and switch them to infant formula. In this case, many children will have some signs of constipation, but many mothers don’t know what’s going on? They don’t know how to relieve it. Let me introduce it to you today!

If the constipation is caused by indigestion, the mother should adjust the breastfeeding method. The first half of breast milk contains more fat, which is not easy for the baby to digest if he eats too much, which can easily cause constipation. It is best to give the baby the second half of the milk, which can relieve the symptoms of constipation. Give your baby water to drink. Drinking water can enhance the baby's gastrointestinal motility and help relieve the symptoms of constipation.

Gently massage your baby's tummy. Rubbing the baby's belly with the palm of your hand can help the baby digest food, promote intestinal peristalsis, and speed up bowel movements. If your baby has intermittent constipation, you can consider using some probiotics, such as Mami Love or Bao Le Kang. If the effect is not good, you should see a doctor.

Cut open the tip seal of the enema. If there are burrs on the tube mouth, make sure to smooth it out, and squeeze out a little medicine to lubricate the tube mouth first to avoid piercing the baby's anus. Let the baby lie on his side, insert the tube of the enema into his anus, gently squeeze the plastic bag to allow the liquid to spray into the anus, then pull out the empty shell of the enema, and clamp a clean paper towel at the baby's anus to prevent the liquid from overflowing and staining clothes or sheets. At the same time, advise your baby to try to wait until he can no longer bear it before defecating, so that the medicine can fully play its role in stimulating intestinal peristalsis and softening stool, achieving the best laxative effect.

If none of the above can achieve a certain effect, it is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for a detailed examination. This situation is most likely caused by the child's congenital anorectal malformation. Only after the examination can the condition be determined. If there is indeed a disease, you must cooperate with the doctor's treatment to recover as quickly as possible.