Baby is straining to poop

Some parents find that their babies have to exert a lot of force when defecating. In this case, parents do not need to worry too much. This is a normal reaction, indicating that the baby's excretion ability is normal. If the baby's stool is drier, parents can adjust the baby's diet, or rub the baby's belly to help promote gastrointestinal motility. Let’s learn what parents can do if their baby has to strain when defecating.

1. Is it normal for babies to poop very hard?

When a baby poops hard, it means he wants to defecate. As long as the baby poops, it means the baby has normal excretion ability. Adults don't need to be too nervous. Just pay attention to the baby's diet, let the baby drink plenty of water, and strengthen the protection of the baby's stomach and intestines. Parents can also gently rub the baby's belly in the morning, paying attention to rubbing in one direction to promote the baby's intestinal peristalsis and make it easier for the baby to defecate.

2. What should I do if my baby poops very hard?

1. Observe whether the baby's stool is dry and hard. If the excreted stool is normal and not dry and hard, there is no need to worry too much. This situation is because the baby's coordination ability is not perfect. When wanting to defecate, some of the baby's facial muscles need to be tightened or relaxed. The baby will tighten his facial muscles to help himself pull out the stool. If he uses force, his face will turn red. It is normal for this baby to exert force when defecate, and the baby will not always exert force when defecate.

2. If the baby has to strain when defecating, it may be due to the milk powder used. Drinking milk may cause mild constipation. When making milk for the baby, pay attention to putting less milk powder and more water. Do not give the baby cold water. The same goes for the mother. Drink more boiled water or heat-clearing soup, or appropriate amount of honey water.

3. Most of the reasons why babies have to strain when defecating are that their intestinal absorption, peristalsis and excretion abilities are not strong. However, babies are fed frequently, so they have to strain when defecating. Part of the reason why babies have to strain when defecating comes from their diet. Many people neglect to replenish water for babies. Babies also need to drink water appropriately, which is beneficial to gastrointestinal motility.

If the baby has to strain when defecating, the mother should pay attention to the baby's stool condition, determine whether the baby is dehydrated, and make sure the baby drinks more water. The above is the introduction about "Is it normal for babies to poop hard?". We must take meticulous care of our babies, especially paying attention to dietary adjustments.