The nutrition in milk is rich, and many children need to drink more milk during their growth. There are many reasons for constipation, and it is possible for children to have constipation due to drinking milk. In this case, attention should be paid to dietary adjustment, and the feeding method can also be changed for targeted treatment.

1. For constipation in formula-fed infants, it is first necessary to appropriately dilute the concentration of the milk. Additionally, if the baby’s food intake is too small, after digestion, the residue in the intestines is less, leading to less feces or insufficient sugar content in the milk causing dry stools, which are prone to constipation. Prolonged insufficient diet can lead to malnutrition, causing the abdominal and intestinal muscles to become weak, with insufficient tension and weak peristalsis, leading to persistent constipation.

2. First, increase the baby’s water intake, especially more when the weather is dry or when sweating; appropriately feed some vegetable puree or juice; try to establish a regular diet, sleep, and defecation; massage the baby’s abdomen, using 2-4 fingers together with the umbilicus as the center, massaging the lower abdomen in a clockwise direction also helps to promote peristalsis. It is possible for the baby to take intestinal probiotics to improve the baby’s intestinal function.

3. Breast milk is the best food for infants. If breastfeeding is not possible, the first choice should be infant formula milk instead of drinking cow’s milk, as compared to formula milk, it has more comprehensive nutrition and is easier to digest and absorb. The general principle for choosing milk is

Guaranteed quality; baby loves to drink; there are no adverse reactions such as diarrhea, constipation, or rash after drinking; the price is acceptable. Therefore, if your baby has constipation after drinking milk, it is recommended to stop feeding milk as soon as possible and switch to infant formula milk instead.

4. It is advisable to give the baby more warm water to drink, some fresh vegetable juice or fruit juice, and it is also good to drink some yogurt appropriately. It is also recommended to give the baby more touch and passive exercises to increase the baby’s activity. If necessary, it is appropriate to take some digestive oral liquid or Simotang oral liquid under the guidance of a doctor to adjust. When defecation is difficult, emergency measures can be taken by using a glycerin suppository or a softened soap head inserted into the anal canal to assist defecation, but it is not recommended to use it too often as it may cause damage to the anal area. Drinking plenty of water, moderate exercise, and dietary adjustment are the main measures.