What are the symptoms of constipation in babies? Constipation in babies depends on two things. First, if the number of stools is less than usual, especially if the baby has not had a stool for more than three days and it is difficult to defecate, then the little one may have constipation. In addition, if your baby’s stool is hard and dry and hard to pull out, regardless of the number of bowel movements, it may also be constipation. Tip: If you find watery stool in your baby’s diaper, don’t assume that your baby has diarrhea; in fact, it may be a sign of constipation. This is because watery stool can flow out of the lower part of the blocked intestine and stain your baby’s diaper. Is it constipation if my baby doesn’t have stinky stools for several days? Babies who do not have stools for several days are either normal or a constipation situation. Exclusive breastfeeding baby in the first few months after birth, can be 6-7 times a day, can also be 3-4 days or even 6-7 days before a stool, this is the normal stool pattern of the baby, is due to the high nutritional value of mother’s milk, easy to be digested and absorbed by the baby, food residue less reason. As long as the stool is good, soft, smooth defecation, baby eating and sleeping normally, good weight gain, this situation usually does not require special treatment. And formula-fed babies, the stool is relatively regular, l to 2 times a day or two days a stool. Regardless of which way to feed, after 4 months with the addition of complementary foods, the baby’s stool will begin to gradually become regular, usually one to two times a day or once every two days. In addition to the normal situation mentioned above. If you do not relieve stool for three days, you are constipated. What medicine is used for constipation in babies? In general, in order to prevent constipation, we emphasize the need to ensure adequate water intake, to develop the habit of regular bowel movements, to consume foods rich in fiber whenever possible, etc. However, none of these principles can save the day, and only the rational use of medication to break the vicious cycle of constipation can talk about adjusting the problem. Therefore, it becomes a very important task for the mother to choose the correct medication for constipation for her baby. The drugs for constipation include the following categories: 1, lubricating laxatives, is the most effective way to assist in the rapid discharge of hard stools that have dried in the colon and rectum. The most commonly used drug dosage forms are enemas or suppositories, and the most commonly used drugs are open-cell liquid and glycerin suppositories. These drugs can soften the fecal mass, but also stimulate the rectal mucosal tension receptors, reflexively cause intestinal peristalsis and promote defecation. 2, volumetric laxatives, it has a very good effect. Such drugs are mainly oligosaccharides or cellulose-containing laxatives, including fiber-rich foods. Oligosaccharides and cellulose are substances that are not absorbed into the body from the intestine, they can absorb water into the intestine and swell themselves into a lubricating gel, so that the intestinal contents can easily pass. At the same time, they increase the volume of intestinal contents and promote bowel movement and defecation. It is usually effective 12 to 24 hours after taking it. Can I use honey for my baby? Drinking honey, the laxative effect is not as obvious as people think. Bees are in the process of harvesting honey. It is not recommended for babies under one year of age to drink honey for laxative purposes. As for laxatives, it is not advocated for children to take them. How to prevent constipation in babies? 1, to let the child sit in the potty every day on time to defecate, in order to develop good bowel habits. 2, to develop good eating habits, diet should be diversified, less cold food, the amount of food should not be too small, food should not be too fine, should be rich in fiber. 3, to develop good habits, mentally to avoid a high level of tension, especially for school-age children, learning tension, sleep deprivation can cause constipation. 4, eat milk for small infants, you can add more sugar, you can also add some rice soup, while you can give orange juice, vegetable soup, etc. to prevent constipation caused by too dry, too hard stool. 5, avoid the long-term use of constipation-causing drugs such as calcium gluconate, calcium carbonate and aluminum hydroxide, etc. 6, breastfeeding mother must pay attention to their own diet, for the health of the baby, their own diet should be restrained. 7.Babies who can eat should correct bad eating habits and regulate their diet in a timely manner. In the daily diet can add more vegetables and fruits. Usually you can also give your baby some food containing coarse fiber, such as cornmeal and millet, sweet potatoes, the fiber in these foods can help the baby’s intestinal peristalsis, but also increase food residues, stimulate the intestinal wall, to promote bowel movements. 8, mothers should usually pay attention to the baby to drink more plain water. 9, if the baby has the feeling of poop, but defecation is difficult, the mother can inject the open cork into the baby’s anus to stimulate the intestinal wall, or use a pencil-thick bar of soap moistened with water to stimulate the baby’s anus to cause defecation. At the same time, herbal medicines to clear heat and detoxify the bowels and laxative can also be taken by the baby under the premise of following medical advice to relieve the baby’s constipation as soon as possible. In addition, let your baby do more outdoor exercise and develop good regular habits, to prevent baby constipation, is very important for the healthy growth of babies. Special reminder that there are some children constipation accompanied by prolapse or anal fissure, it is necessary to go to the hospital to check, do not handle at home without permission.