Can drinking sesame oil cure constipation in babies?

Sesame oil is a kind of oil commonly used in our daily life. It tastes very fragrant and is often used to mix cold dishes and make delicious dishes. At the same time, it also has a certain therapeutic effect on constipation. For example, when the baby is constipated, you can give the baby a small amount of sesame oil, which can promote defecation. Sesame oil can lubricate the intestines and promote the excretion of stool.

Can babies with constipation drink sesame oil?

Eating sesame oil can promote bowel movements for babies with constipation, but I don’t recommend this because babies have poor stomachs and directly consuming sesame oil will definitely not be good for their stomachs. You can drink more water, eat more fiber-rich foods, or take some Mami Love, which is a product that can promote digestive enzymes, speed up gastrointestinal motility, and improve constipation.

The first thing that should be paid attention to when it comes to children's constipation is the correct guidance of parents. Parents should send signals before the baby has a bowel movement, and the time should be basically fixed every day to gradually make the baby accustomed to having bowel movements on time. If the child does not want to defecate, do not force him or her, and do not force him or her to sit on the potty for a long time. In terms of diet, some refined foods, vegetables, sweet potatoes, fruits, etc. should be given appropriately. For children who often suffer from constipation, in addition to training their bowel habits, they can also be given some drugs to promote intestinal peristalsis and lubricate the intestines at intervals.

Babies under 1 year old cannot eat honey and pollen products. Some mothers like to add some honey to the milk or water their babies drink, thinking that this will help them have smooth bowel movements. However, babies under one year old who consume honey and pollen products may suffer from food poisoning due to contamination by Clostridium botulinum. In severe cases, flaccid paralysis may occur, causing the baby to cry weakly, suck weakly, and have difficulty breathing. Therefore, it is best not to give honey to babies under 1 year old.

Feeding tips to prevent constipation in babies aged 1-3 years old

1. Arrange your baby's diet scientifically and pay attention to the combination of coarse and fine foods. Babies who are prone to constipation should reduce their intake of protein foods and increase the intake of vegetables with crude fiber. For example, vegetables such as leeks, celery, spinach, etc. can be cooked in wontons, dumplings, or noodles. Cereal foods rich in fiber, such as corn, sorghum, sweet potatoes and other grains, can be added. Cooking them into porridge or steaming them will have good results. Let your baby eat more fresh fruits, such as bananas, apples, kiwis, etc.

2. Correct your baby's picky eating and irregular eating habits and ensure comprehensive nutrition. The proportions of fish, meat, eggs and grains in food should be appropriate, and some coarse grains and whole grains should be eaten according to different ages. Babies with constipation should try to eat less hamburgers, chocolate and some fried foods.

3. Drink more soups and water to clear the intestines. Your baby should be given more water, and some water chestnut soup, cabbage juice, radish juice, etc. should be given appropriately. Also, some coarse grains and whole grains should be added according to the baby's age. You can also give your baby some mung bean and coix seed soup occasionally: mung beans and coix seeds are rich in fiber, which can not only improve the symptoms of constipation, but also have the effect of clearing away heat and reducing inflammatory reactions.

4. If your baby wants to eat snacks, try to give him some snacks that can improve constipation symptoms. For example, walnuts, yogurt, seaweed, and dried apricots. Foods such as apples and pears can increase intestinal motility.