Four months baby constipation

4 months baby constipation, may be related to dietary factors, water intake, digestive system development, disease effects, etc., need to take appropriate measures to deal with.

1. Dietary factors

for 4 months baby, may be caused by insufficient breast milk or improper formula. If the amount of breast milk is insufficient, the baby may cause constipation due to insufficient intake. At this time, the mother should pay attention to increasing her own nutrition to improve breast milk production. If the milk powder is mixed, such as too high a concentration, it may cause constipation in the baby's digestion and absorption

. To properly supplement the baby with water, especially in a dry environment or when the baby sweats more.

3. Digestive system development

Four months baby digestive system is not fully mature, gastrointestinal motility may be slow, prone to constipation. Can give the baby appropriate abdominal massage to promote gastrointestinal motility.

4. Diseases affecting

certain diseases such as congenital hypothyroidism may also lead to constipation. If your baby has constipation for a long time and is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, such as growth retardation, abdominal distension, vomiting, etc., you should seek medical attention in time and carry out relevant examinations to rule out disease factors.