Changes in baby's stool after adding complementary food What to do if baby does not defecate after adding complementary food

When babies grow to a certain age, mothers usually add complementary foods to their babies. However, babies' stomachs are very fragile, so mothers need to be very careful when adding complementary foods to their babies. So what are the changes in the baby's stool after adding complementary foods? What should I do if the baby does not defecate after adding complementary foods?

If the baby is fed with breast milk, the stool is yellow, but looks soft and sour. The number of bowel movements is 2 to 5 times a day. If it is formula milk, the number of bowel movements is about two times, and the color is darker and khaki. Once complementary food is added, the baby's stool will be drier, and the number of times will be reduced and the color will be darker. At this time, after each feeding of complementary food, the baby should be fed with mild boiled water in time to help the food digest and absorb faster. At the same time, the probiotics that regulate the gastrointestinal flora should be regularly added. The food prepared for the baby should be steamed in a pot and the ingredients should be repeatedly rinsed, especially the green vegetables. They can also be soaked in light salt water for half an hour in advance to effectively eliminate the pesticide residues and bacteria on them. All the tools for the baby should be distinguished from those for adults, and they should be sterilized separately at high temperature. After that, they should be placed in a cool and ventilated place for use, and covered with sterilized gauze to prevent the growth of bacteria.

It is recommended to stop complementary food for a few days and add it again when the bowel movement returns to normal. Breastfeeding mothers should maintain bowel movement once a day. Constipation is a very common symptom in infants and young children. When babies are constipated, they often cry because of the difficulty in defecation. Over time, it will cause abdominal distension, loss of appetite and restless sleep. Infant constipation is mostly caused by improper diet and bad habits, but it can also be caused by defects in the anatomical structure of the whole body or gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, correctly understanding and distinguishing different causes of constipation will help to do a good job of family care. The so-called constipation refers to slow intestinal movement and excessive water absorption, resulting in dry and hard stools, reduced frequency and difficulty in defecation. It is generally believed that defecation time exceeding 48 hours can be regarded as constipation, but some children are accustomed to defecation once every 2-3 days, and the amount and quality of stool are normal, which should be regarded as physiological. Some children have difficulty in defecation. Although they defecate many times a day, the amount of each defecation is very small, and there is still a large amount of stool retained in the colon or rectum, which should still be regarded as constipation.

1. The baby's daily calorie intake should still be based on milk, and don't let him eat too much complementary food, if he eats too much, it will affect his milk drinking. 2. The frequency of milk drinking can be small and frequent meals. 3. The environment should be quiet when drinking milk, don't be too noisy, because this will affect the baby. If the baby is in the teething period, you should choose a pacifier with moderate hardness and appropriate size. If the temperature of the milk is too high or too low, it will irritate the baby's gums, making him unwilling to drink milk. For the growth and development of the baby, parents will add complementary foods appropriately. Some babies don't like to drink milk after adding complementary foods. Parents should not worry too much. You can make appropriate adjustments in the diet, such as reducing the amount of greasy and indigestible foods, so that the baby will be easier to drink milk. Another way is to give the baby milk first and then feed complementary foods.

How much water your baby drinks depends on the baby's physiological needs, climate change, or the baby's urination and defecation. If the baby urinates a lot and the stool is not dry, generally feed water in small amounts and multiple times. If the baby is fed with milk powder, and the stool is relatively dry and the urine is yellow, then give the baby 5 to 10 ml per kilogram of body weight, and calculate it for the baby. Under normal circumstances, the baby is exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months after birth. Start adding complementary foods around 6 months. If the complementary food is added in muddy form, generally no additional water is needed. If the complementary food is added relatively dry, you can drink water appropriately. However, the total amount of liquid per day is generally not recommended to exceed 110 ml per kilogram of body weight. In addition, pay attention to normal urine volume and color.