The child can't poop, and the mother can't wait to help him.
I even wanted to feel pain for him.
Anyone who has seen the face turn red from holding back, has seen the scene of crying heartbreakingly, but still getting nothing in the end, everyone who has experienced this in the past will understand. The medicine cabinet at home is often prepared with Kaiselu, but every time I use it, my hands will tremble involuntarily - will I become dependent on it if I use it too much? Will it cause damage to his delicate intestines?
After going to the hospital three times and changing doctors twice, I finally figured out one thing:
For most children, especially mild and new constipation, "eating" the right things is more effective than taking medicine, and it is also safer than taking medicine.
This is not some baseless side method, but is supported by solid and conclusive research. In 2025, there was a study conducted specifically on Chinese children. The study found that dietary fiber can not only make children's bowel movements smoother, but also change the flora in the intestines, thereby reducing the number of so-called "bad" bacteria and increasing the number of "good" bacteria.
So, don’t rush into filling the pot, see what’s in the kitchen first.
Based on the bad situations my family has encountered and the list given by the doctor, I have sorted out a few dietary therapy methods that are really effective. These methods are not complicated, but the details must be accurate.
Don’t eat bananas without mentioning constipation. Underripe bananas are the “murderer”
Many people think bananas are laxative because of their similar shape.
But the truth is: Underripe bananas contain a lot of tannic acid, which can actually aggravate constipation .
If you want to relieve constipation, look for prunes. Prune puree is very good, and prune juice is also great and has extremely powerful effects. It contains sorbitol, which can act like a small sponge and absorb water into the intestines, thereby softening stool.
Those porridge recipes handed down from ancient books, you have to eat them like this
The recipes listed by users are actually very particular, but they must be used according to the symptoms and cannot be eaten blindly.
1. Honeysuckle and chrysanthemum porridge——for children who get angry
The child's stool is dry and lumpy, like sheep dung eggs, and the child's lips are red, accompanied by bad breath, and he tosses and turns while sleeping. This condition is usually triggered by "heat".
Select honeysuckle and chrysanthemum, boil them in water and remove the residue, and then use the boiled water to cook porridge. It presents a cool state, which can extinguish the "fire" existing in the intestines.
Note : Do not drink this if your child has diarrhea and cold hands and feet.
2. Sesame and cypress porridge——for children with “blood deficiency”
Some children do not have dry and hard stools, but do not have the strength to defecate. The front of the stool is dry and the back is soft. The child's face is yellow and the hair is sparse.
This situation is due to lack of Qi and blood, and the intestines lack the power to promote peristalsis. Sesame seeds have the effect of nourishing blood, while cypress seeds can nourish the mind and calm the mind and promote defecation. Grind the roasted and fragrant sesame seeds into powder and sprinkle them into the porridge, which not only exudes aroma but also has a nourishing effect.
3. Pig lung rice porridge - for children with "qi deficiency"
This recipe may seem strange, but it makes sense. Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that "the lungs and large intestine are related to each other from the outside to the inside."
Some children become constipated when they cough, or sweat when they move a little, are too lazy to talk, and have difficulty defecating. This is because the lung qi is too weak and does not have enough power to push the intestines. Pig lungs can nourish the lungs and follow the principle of supplementing the shape with the shape. Although it will be more troublesome to deal with, the effect is indeed quite good if it is symptomatic.
4. The most critical one: no less oil
Many parents easily ignore this point. The complementary foods are all puree, porridge and noodles, which are seriously lacking in fat.
How can I have bowel movements if my intestines are not lubricated?
Therefore, even if you don't eat those porridges, you should add some "oil" to your children's meals.
Walnut oil, flaxseed oil : add a few drops to steamed eggs or porridge.
Nut powder : roast sesame and walnuts and grind into powder, one spoonful a day.
Fatty beef and salmon : Don’t just give lean pork, meat with a little fat to moisten the intestines.
What is more important than what you eat is how you eat it
When it comes to drinking water, there is something special about it. It is not the kind of thing that you just drink when you think of it. You should drink a cup of warm water when you get up in the morning. You should also keep the water flowing in your daily life. Calculated based on the child's weight, for a child weighing 10 kilograms, the total amount of liquid in a day, which includes milk, soup and water, should be close to 1000 ml.
The "dregs" of the highlighted vegetables should be eaten, and do not juice them, as this will destroy all the fiber in them. Puree made from dragon fruit, kiwi fruit, and apples with skin, as well as fruits with small seeds, have the most ideal laxative effect.
Develop a "biological clock for pooping". 20 minutes after a meal every day, whether you want to poop or not, go to the toilet and sit for 5 minutes. You need to step on a bench under your feet so that your knees are higher than your buttocks. This posture is convenient for exerting force.
Finally, I would like to say something heartfelt:
Diet therapy is not a magic pill, it is slow but steady.
If your child has been constipated for a long time, or if there is no improvement after using these methods for a week, don't hold on and seek medical consultation. Doctors working at Beijing Children's Hospital have said that if you delay for a long time, habitual constipation will form, and subsequent treatment will become more troublesome.
Anyone who is a mother knows the joy she feels at that moment when she sees her child pull out a perfect "golden poop" with just the right amount of softness and hardness.
Take your time, it's faster.
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