How to relieve the constipation problem of 9-month-old baby
Constipation is a very common problem in babies. For 9-month-old babies, eating habits and growth and development will have an impact on constipation. If not resolved in time, constipation will not only cause discomfort, but also affect the healthy growth of the baby. So how to relieve baby constipation? This article will explain it to you from four aspects: diet, living habits, prevention, and medical treatment.
Dietary aspects
Babies have limited nutritional needs and digestive capabilities, so eating habits are very important for the prevention and treatment of constipation.
First of all, babies should drink more water. A 9-month-old baby needs about 600 ml of water every day. You can prepare boiled water or purified water for the baby to drink, and you can also add some juice or sugar water for feeding.
Secondly, babies should eat more fruits and vegetables. It is recommended that parents feed their babies fresh vegetables and fruits every day, such as carrots, celery, apples, etc., because dietary fiber and vitamins help promote gastrointestinal motility and digestion.
Finally, feed your baby less refined and high-fat foods. The gastrointestinal system of a 9-month-old baby is not fully developed yet, and too much protein, fat, sugar and other ingredients are detrimental to digestion. Therefore, it is recommended to feed less high-fat foods such as butter and cheese, and to control the intake of sweets and fried foods. enter.
Lifestyle aspects
The baby\’s living habits also have a great influence on the occurrence of constipation.
First of all, babies need to exercise more. Activities such as lying on the crib or mat, kicking the baby\’s legs, pulling hand straps, rolling around, etc. can help gastrointestinal movement and promote defecation.
Secondly, the baby should develop good defecation habits. Parents can develop good defecation habits by encouraging their babies to defecate at specific times every day.
Finally, expectant mothers should focus on their babies when feeding them. Being too eager to complete feedings and combining them with other activities can interfere with your baby\’s digestion.
Preventing constipation
Preventing constipation is also very important, so preparations need to be made quickly!
First of all, the baby must detect constipation in time. In daily life, if your baby is found to be constipated, prepare to teach your baby some massage techniques to promote gastrointestinal movement.
Secondly, parents should pay more attention to the baby\’s emotional changes, detect and adjust the baby\’s emotional status in a timely manner, reduce the baby\’s stress, and also help promote the baby\’s defecation.
Finally, we must maintain a regular life for the baby and let the baby develop regular living habits such as regular eating, sleeping, and toileting.
Medical aspects
When none of the above methods can solve the baby\’s constipation, the medical side can consider using intestinal dilators or referring the baby to a doctor. Breastfed babies also need to consult a doctor in advance and pay more attention during pregnancy preparation and breastfeeding.
In short, although baby constipation is common, it is also a very dangerous problem, and it has different manifestations and solutions at different ages. Parents and friends need to comprehensively use the above methods to treat constipation, and also cooperate with doctors for prevention and treatment. This can relieve your baby\’s constipation problem.
