Why does the baby not poop but only fart?

Many parents will find that their babies do not defecate but only fart. There are many reasons for this situation. It may be because the baby eats less, there may be problems with the baby's gastrointestinal function, or there may be no residue in the food. People need to pay special attention to this situation. Here we will explain in detail why babies do not defecate but only fart.

1. Reasons why babies do not poop but only fart:

1. Insufficient diet: Eating too little will lead to less bowel movements. Long-term insufficient diet can cause malnutrition, weak abdominal and intestinal muscles, weak peristalsis, and stubborn constipation.

2. Poor food composition structure: This is closely related to the nature of the stool. If the protein content in the food is too high, the food lacks residue, or the food contains a large amount of calcified casein, it can cause constipation;

3. Intestinal dysfunction: Irregular life and lack of regular bowel movement habits lead to failure to form a conditioned reflex of defecation, which eventually leads to intestinal muscle relaxation and constipation. Various chronic diseases can cause intestinal wall muscle weakness and dysfunction, which may also cause constipation.

2. What to do if your baby farts but doesn’t poop?

If the baby only farts but does not defecate for a long time, then the baby may have indigestion and can take some baby-specific medicines or probiotics appropriately. The mother can also massage the baby's belly button when she has nothing to do to help the baby speed up intestinal peristalsis and aid digestion.

If the baby is breastfed, the mother should eat less spicy food. If this happens to the baby who is fed with milk, then you should consider whether to change the milk powder. If your baby does not defecate for a long time, he may be constipated. At this time, you should let your baby drink more water. The first thing the baby does when he wakes up every morning is to drink boiled water. This can not only replenish the water lost at night, but also clean the stomach and intestines and promote gastrointestinal motility. You should also feed your baby water during the day to cultivate a good habit of drinking water. If your baby really doesn't like drinking plain water, you can add some glucose to the water. The appropriate sweetness will help attract your baby.

If the baby is already suffering from a fever, then timely treatment must be given and no delay is allowed. You can consult a doctor about medication, or you can choose some milder medicines for children, such as San Gongzai Children's Seven Star Tea. During the day, you can also let your baby move more appropriately, which is conducive to intestinal peristalsis and is very beneficial for the discharge of feces by the baby.