What to do if the baby does not defecate for six days

Breastfeeding rarely causes constipation in babies. It is recommended to add some bowel-lubricating complementary foods to your baby, such as vegetable soup or orange juice, hawthorn soup or red date soup. This can improve the baby's digestive condition. Many parents are always worried about the problem of their baby not defecating. Let us now find out what to do if the baby does not defecate for six days?

1. Use cooling oil to rub a thin circle around the baby's belly button, then rub a circle on the back corresponding to the belly button, and then gently massage in a clockwise direction for ten minutes. After 1-2 hours, the baby will start to fart and then poop slowly.

2 If your baby does not defecate, you can give him some Mommy Love. However, do not use this method frequently to prevent your baby from becoming dependent.

3 Use a cotton swab dipped in a little cooked vegetable oil or soapy water or enema to stimulate the baby's anus. Don't go too deep, otherwise the baby will have diarrhea.

4 It is recommended to encourage your baby to defecate after getting up in the morning or after breakfast. It is best to complete defecation within 5-10 minutes and avoid squatting for too long.

The above are some methods to relieve the problem of babies not having a bowel movement for six days. Although enema can have a certain effect on constipation, we cannot completely rely on drug treatments. We still have to start with the food we eat. Babies who often suffer from constipation have poor digestion and absorption, so they can eat some fruits and vegetables with high water content.