The dry autumn weather can easily cause constipation in babies. Mothers should pay attention to ensuring their babies drink more water, eat more moisture-rich foods, and get more exercise. To prevent constipation in babies during autumn, mothers can do the following:
1. Supplement with water
People sweat less in autumn than in summer, which may lead to the misconception that there's no need to drink water. In fact, this is a big mistake. It's even more important to stay hydrated in the dry autumn weather. For babies still on formula, offer a water feed between milk feeds. For older babies, ensure they drink water at least once an hour.
2. Eat more foods that generate fluids and moisten dryness
To prevent the invasion of autumn dryness, you can also eat more foods that generate fluids and moisten dryness, such as white radish, Cannabis seeds, lotus seeds, Glehnia root, Solomon's seal rhizome, and Chinese yam. At the same time, avoid spicy and greasy foods.
3. Eat more fruits and vegetables
The natural dietary fiber in fruits and vegetables can boost intestinal motility, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and expand the intestines, making bowel movements smoother. Therefore, babies should eat more fruits and vegetables. Babies under one year old can have fiber-rich complementary foods like vegetable purees, finely chopped vegetables, and fruit purees.
4. Develop a good habit of regular bowel movements
Train your child to have a bowel movement at a fixed time and place every day to establish a positive conditioned reflex and develop a habit of regular bowel movements.