Should milk be diluted for children to drink when constipated?

My child is over one year old, drinks formula milk and is often constipated. Should I dilute the milk to improve the condition? (Tuong Vy, Ho Chi Minh City)

Reply:

You should follow the standard dosage as instructed by the milk manufacturer. The ratio of milk mixing is very important. If the milk is diluted, even if the baby drinks it all, he may not absorb all the necessary nutrients. Milk not mixed in the standard ratio can cause intestinal disorders and stagnation.

Drinking formula milk is not necessarily the cause of constipation in children. This condition may be due to parents choosing the wrong type of milk for the needs and condition of the child. Children who drink milk with too much protein and micronutrients, leading to excess nutrients, are also prone to digestive disorders and are difficult to absorb.

Children who eat foods high in protein, processed foods, and lack fiber also increase the risk of constipation. You should add more vegetables to your child's diet to increase fiber. At the same time, increase the amount of liquid (not milk) to help soften stools, making bowel movements easier.

When you have changed your child's diet and your child's constipation does not improve, you should take your child to the doctor to determine the exact cause. In case of pathological constipation, you should also see a doctor. From there, the doctor will give specific advice on how to use medicine, diet and choose the right milk. You should not buy constipation medicine for your child to use at home.

Doctor, Master Nguyen Anh Duy Tung
Nutrihome Nutrition Clinic System

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