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1. Quickly Take Your Child to the Doctor
2. Massage and encourage your child to move more
Massage is an excellent therapy for your child's health. It helps relax the baby, ease colic, and relieve constipation. For babies under 1 year: Gently rub their tummy 3-4 times a day, each for 4 minutes, to stimulate bowel movement. While massaging, you can play soft music; if the baby seems sleepy or tired, stop and try again later.
For older children, increase physical activity, such as running, playing, and exercising to strengthen the abdominal muscles and improve bowel function. However, avoid overexertion, as it could lead to injury due to the child’s still-developing body.
3. Add beneficial probiotics to your child's diet with InfaBiotix
In addition to the tips mentioned earlier, to effectively prevent and treat constipation in children, parents can supplement their child's diet with probiotics from InfaBiotix – a product from the UK, officially imported and distributed in Vietnam.
InfaBiotix is a specialized probiotic supplement designed for both infants and young children. This product is produced by Quest Vitamin Limited in the UK.
InfaBiotix offers excellent features that provide peace of mind for parents:
Contains 1 billion L. Rhamnosus probiotics per dose (0.2ml)
L. Rhamnosus is a new generation probiotic with over 800 studies proving its effectiveness in balancing gut flora, helping to treat constipation in infants and children, while also addressing common digestive issues like diarrhea, vomiting, poor appetite, and indigestion.
Studies have shown that L. Rhamnosus is especially effective for babies with eczema or cow's milk protein allergies. This probiotic is FDA-approved as a safe product, recognized with the GRAS certification – the highest safety level granted by the FDA.
(Link to GRAS certification for Lactobacillus Rhamnosus https://www.fda.gov/media/134877/download)
InfaBiotix is safe for infants and young children:
L. Rhamnosus in InfaBiotix is a specially formulated probiotic for infants from 1 month old and children. Importantly, the product is free from dairy, nuts, gluten, and genetically modified ingredients, making it safe and without side effects for your child.
Easy-to-use probiotic drops:
InfaBiotix comes in liquid form, with a recommended dose of 5 drops (0.2ml) each time. It's easy to use – parents can administer it directly onto the baby’s tongue or mix it with cold food or drinks. The convenient design allows for accurate dosage control, ensuring no excess or shortage.
Now available in trusted pharmacies nationwide:
Say goodbye to worries about counterfeit, expired, or improperly stored products. InfaBiotix is officially imported and distributed in Vietnam. The product is flown in by air and stored in refrigerated warehouses to maintain optimal quality, ensuring the freshest product when used for your baby.
Purchase official products at:
Official website: https://infabiotix.vn
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4. Ensure your child drinks enough water daily
Though it seems simple, many parents often wonder how much water is enough for their child each day.
For children of different ages, their water needs vary:
- For babies under 6 months, breastfed infants do not need additional water. However, to ensure they get enough hydration, mothers should drink 2.5 to 3 liters of water daily. If the baby is formula-fed and constipated, offer them 100-200 ml of water per day.
- For babies between 6 to 12 months: As they begin solid foods, it's important to provide 200-300 ml of water daily to avoid constipation.
- For toddlers aged 1-3 years: In addition to a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, they should drink 500-600 ml of water per day.
- For children aged 3-5 years: Due to their active play and learning, they need about 1000 ml of water daily to stay hydrated.
- For children over 10 years: They require 1.5 to 2 liters of water daily to maintain proper hydration.
- To monitor your child’s hydration, check the color of their urine. If it's dark yellow, they may be dehydrated and need more water.
5. Vegetables and Fruits - Essential for Your Child
Vegetables and fruits are rich in fiber, helping your child avoid constipation. Including them in your child's diet is very important:
- For children under 6 months: If breastfeeding exclusively, mothers should eat plenty of vegetables and foods like papaya, sweet potatoes, water spinach, bananas...
- For children 6 to 12 months: For babies who have started solids, provide them with vegetables and ripe fruits like leafy greens, pumpkin, zucchini, carrots, water spinach, sweet potatoes...
- For children over 1 year old: Instead of focusing on protein and fat-rich foods, mothers should offer more vegetables and fruits: Avocados, watermelon, pears, bananas... Avoid giving sour fruits like guava, sapodilla, and limit sugary snacks or carbonated drinks.
6. Teach Your Child to Use the Bathroom Regularly and on Time
Parents should focus on establishing a routine for their child to use the bathroom at regular times throughout the day. Avoid situations where your child is too engrossed in play and holds in their need to go. If they skip a day, they risk becoming constipated. Many children develop a fear of using the bathroom and may 'hold it in,' which worsens the constipation. For children attending preschool, parents should teach them how to signal or inform the teacher when they need to go. Additionally, it's important to familiarize your child with using bathroom facilities both at home, at school, and even at other people's homes.
Teaching your child to independently use the bathroom may be new for them, and they may have mixed reactions. However, with patience and gradual guidance, this process will become easier and help prevent constipation.
