Can massage relieve baby constipation? How to massage baby constipation?

What to do if the baby is constipated? This is a problem that many mothers will encounter. How can the baby's constipation be effectively relieved? How to massage the baby's constipation? How to press the relevant acupoints to relieve constipation? This is a question that many mothers want to know. Let's take a look at what to do.

Can massage relieve baby constipation?

Massage your baby when he wakes up or before he goes to sleep to promote intestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation. For babies who are prone to constipation, reduce the intake of protein foods appropriately and increase the intake of vegetables with crude fiber, such as leeks, celery, spinach, etc., and make them into wontons, dumplings or noodles and add them to baby's complementary food; increase the intake of cereal foods rich in fiber, such as corn, sorghum, sweet potatoes and other grains, and cook them into porridge or steam them for good results; let the baby eat more fresh fruits, such as bananas, apples, kiwis, etc., to help the baby defecate.

How to massage baby with constipation

Massage method: The baby lies on the bed, and the mother rubs her palms together to warm them up, and uses the base of her right palm to massage the baby's abdomen in a clockwise direction, 2-3 times a day, each time for about 5-10 minutes. Remember not to use too much force and cause discomfort to the baby.

Press relevant acupoints to relieve constipation

It is recommended to press the acupoints for the baby 1-2 hours after the baby's meal, and gently press several times to promote the baby's intestinal peristalsis. There are two specific methods:

Zusanli acupoint: Let the baby sit down. The Zusanli acupoint is located 3 inches (about three or four horizontal fingers) below the depression on the outside and lower side of the knee. Press the acupoint continuously for 1-2 minutes.

What are the ways to relieve baby constipation?

1. Eat small meals frequently, don’t eat too much at one time

The baby's stomach capacity is very small. Eating rough, large or excessive food can easily block the baby's stomach and intestines, causing constipation. Therefore, the baby should eat small meals frequently when eating complementary foods to facilitate better absorption by the baby's stomach and intestines.

2. Increase your baby's exercise appropriately

Increasing the amount of activity can promote abdominal muscle movement, accelerate the baby's intestinal peristalsis, and help improve the baby's constipation problem.

Zhigou point: located 3 inches above the horizontal line on the back of the wrist, between the ulna and radius

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If the baby is constipated, parents should not be anxious. First find out the cause of the baby's constipation, and then find the corresponding solution based on the cause. Pay more attention to prevention for the baby in daily life. Prevention is better than cure. Keep the baby away from the pain of constipation. The baby is happy and the parents are relieved. Finally, I wish every baby can grow up healthy and happy!