Understanding Urinary Retention Issues in Children: A Parent's Guide
Children's urinary retention issues? My daughter is 8 years old and often exhibits behaviors of holding in her urine. This occurs both at home and outside. When she feels the urge to urinate, she often cannot sit still or stand comfortably. When asked if she needs to go to t...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Behavioral training can be initiated, such as implementing appropriate punishment. If there is any leakage, assistance should be provided to clean the underwear, or privileges related to their favorite activities may be revoked. Positive reinforcement should be given for proactiv...[Read More] Understanding Urinary Retention Issues in Children: A Parent's Guide
Should You Wake Your Baby for Night Feedings? Pediatric Insights
Should you wake a breastfed baby to feed them at night? Hello, Dr. Pei: My baby is currently 7 weeks old and is exclusively breastfed. I usually don't control her schedule, except that I ensure there is at least a two-hour interval between feedings. However, she has graduall...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Ms. Chang: Hello, after a baby reaches one month of age, their sleep patterns tend to align more closely with adult schedules, meaning that nighttime sleep will be extended while daytime sleep duration will be shortened. Overall, the total sleep time throughout the day is still r...[Read More] Should You Wake Your Baby for Night Feedings? Pediatric Insights
Is Your Baby's Formula Causing Loose Stools? Expert Advice
Drinking formula milk can cause constipation? Dear Doctor, my child is currently one year and one month old and is drinking Nestlé NAN Hypoallergenic formula. He/she has bowel movements almost 1 to 2 times a day, sometimes with a soft consistency and occasionally a bit watery, bu...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If the formula milk is not suitable, common symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea (which is usually severe), blood in the stool, and rashes on the skin. If your child's stool is more frequent and has a different consistency than before, it does not qualify as diarrhea by defin...[Read More] Is Your Baby's Formula Causing Loose Stools? Expert Advice
Understanding Infant Constipation: When to Seek Medical Advice
Infant constipation My brother's child is now over 4 months old and is currently being fed a combination of formula and breast milk (mostly breast milk). Initially, the baby would have a bowel movement every one to two days, but now it has been 5 days without a bowel movemen...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Breast milk is absorbed more completely, and it is not uncommon for infants to have bowel movements only every few days (or even once a week; some literature reports up to two weeks). If the baby shows no signs of discomfort, you can try abdominal massage and continue to monitor ...[Read More] Understanding Infant Constipation: When to Seek Medical Advice
Is It Safe for an 11-Month-Old to Drink Toddler Formula?
Infants under one year old should not consume toddler formula? Hello doctor, my daughter started drinking Gold Pea's formula for one year and older when she was 11 months old, about 2-3 bottles a day, with each bottle being 150cc. The rest of her nutrition comes from breastf...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If there is no significant vomiting, diarrhea, or development of rashes within three days after switching, it should be fine. As long as the stool is not grayish-white, bloody, hard, or watery, it is generally considered normal.[Read More] Is It Safe for an 11-Month-Old to Drink Toddler Formula?
Understanding Constipation in Infants: Causes and Solutions
It has been several days since I last had a bowel movement? Hello, doctor. My baby is currently four months old. She started having episodes of intense crying and screaming at three and a half months. Initially, she was drinking a little breast milk mixed with formula, but after ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Infants have immature muscles for bowel movements, which may result in difficulty passing stool at times. As they grow older and begin to consume solid foods (such as vegetable and fruit purees that are high in fiber), this situation typically improves. Magnesium-containing antac...[Read More] Understanding Constipation in Infants: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Baby Diarrhea: Causes and Concerns for Parents
Baby diarrhea issues? Hello, Director Hsiao: My baby is currently 4 and a half months old and is exclusively breastfed. On April 23, I fed him a small amount of rice soup and spinach (the spinach was blended without adding water). After that, starting from April 24 to April 26,...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Green stool is simply due to a higher excretion of iron and is not a cause for concern. However, a 4.5-month-old infant is not yet suitable for consuming vegetable puree (which is generally appropriate around 6 months of age).[Read More] Understanding Baby Diarrhea: Causes and Concerns for Parents
Understanding Constipation in Young Children: Causes and Solutions
Constipation for several days with stool that is not well-formed? The child is three years and eight months old. Since December 2015, there has been a change from normal bowel movements to having a bowel movement only once every few days. Both Western and traditional Chinese medi...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! The normal bowel movement patterns for 3 to 4-year-old children can be compared to adults; it can range from 3 times a day to once every 3 days. The ideal stool consistency is soft and yellow, resembling a banana. If a child has a bowel movement every 3 to 5 days with unfo...[Read More] Understanding Constipation in Young Children: Causes and Solutions
Is Your 3-Month-Old Getting Enough Milk? Key Feeding Insights
Total Milk Intake Issues for a 3-Month-Old Baby Hello Dr. Hsiao, My baby was born weighing 3165g, measuring 49 cm in length, and with a head circumference of 34 cm. Currently, at 3 months and 11 days, the baby weighs 7 kg, measures 60.4 cm in length, and has a head circumference...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
As long as the baby's vitality is normal, height and weight are increasing appropriately, and urine output is normal, a temporary refusal to feed that is not due to illness (such as mouth sores from hand, foot, and mouth disease or vomiting and diarrhea from gastroenteritis)...[Read More] Is Your 3-Month-Old Getting Enough Milk? Key Feeding Insights
Understanding Changes in Baby's Bowel Movements After Introducing Solid Foods
The frequency of bowel movements has increased after introducing solid foods, but the amount is small and normal? Hello, doctor. My baby boy has just turned ten months old and is having four meals a day, with 1 to 2 servings of solid food. Recently, we have increased the solid fo...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If the frequency of bowel movements has increased compared to before, and the stools are also high in water content and volume, it is defined as diarrhea. However, if the frequency of bowel movements is high but consists only of small amounts of watery soft stools, it may actuall...[Read More] Understanding Changes in Baby's Bowel Movements After Introducing Solid Foods
Understanding Baby Diarrhea: When to Seek Pediatric Care
Baby diarrhea issues? Hello Dr. Hsiao: My baby is currently 2 months and 14 days old. Recently, we switched back to breastfeeding after about 3 weeks of formula feeding. Before the switch, my baby had a bowel movement approximately every 1.2 days (dark green). After returning to ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The frequency of an infant's bowel movements can range from two to three times a day to once every two to three days, both of which are considered acceptable. In the case of diarrhea, the frequency of bowel movements will increase, and the stools will become increasingly wat...[Read More] Understanding Baby Diarrhea: When to Seek Pediatric Care
Transitioning from Formula to Breast Milk: Key Considerations for Infants
Issues with Switching from Formula to Breast Milk Hello Dr. Hsiao, My baby is currently 2 months and 11 days old. At birth, the weight was 3165g, and during the vaccination on February 13, the weight was 6.3kg, with a length of 59.1 cm and a head circumference of 39.7 cm. Due to...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If the baby is experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort, it may result in diarrhea or the presence of rashes on the skin. If the infant's activity level is normal, weight gain is appropriate, and the decreased appetite is not due to illness (such as gastroenteritis or entero...[Read More] Transitioning from Formula to Breast Milk: Key Considerations for Infants
Understanding Toddler Constipation: Causes and Solutions for Parents
Toddler constipation resistance? My daughter is almost 4 years old and has been experiencing bowel issues for the past year. I'm unsure if it was due to improper guidance during toilet training or if previous constipation caused anal fissures. Now, she holds her bowel moveme...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
For children aged 3 to 4 years, it can be challenging to provide precise descriptions of their symptoms, so close observation by parents and examination by a pediatrician are essential. Parents should guide their children using encouragement rather than reprimands or intimidation...[Read More] Understanding Toddler Constipation: Causes and Solutions for Parents
Understanding Infant Feeding Issues: Decreased Milk Intake and Spitting Up
Issues with milk consumption (decreased milk supply and spitting up) Hello, doctor. My younger brother is currently 8 days old, with a birth weight of 3400 grams and now weighs 5300 grams at two months old. Since receiving his two-month vaccinations (the pentavalent vaccine and t...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
As long as the infant's height and weight increase normally (a two-month-old gaining 1.9 kg from birth weight is considered normal), and there are no illness-related issues such as enterovirus or gastroenteritis causing feeding difficulties, with normal urine output, this is...[Read More] Understanding Infant Feeding Issues: Decreased Milk Intake and Spitting Up
Is Your Baby's Formula Feeding Causing Constipation? Here's What to Know
Baby's stool after consuming formula milk? Currently, the baby is 1 month and 14 days old and consumes 130cc of breast milk. Recently, for the past three nights, a formula feeding of 120cc has been given around midnight. During the night, the baby only urinated and did not h...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
It is normal for an infant's bowel movements to change from two to three times a day to once every two to three days. As long as the stool is not completely watery, hard, grayish-white, or contains blood, it is generally considered normal. Therefore, your baby's bowel m...[Read More] Is Your Baby's Formula Feeding Causing Constipation? Here's What to Know
Understanding Infant Growth, Digestive Issues, and Formula Choices
Height and weight / Milk consumption issues / Bowel movement issues / Complementary food issues My baby is currently four months old, weighing 7 kg and measuring 62 cm. Is this height and weight considered short or light? Regarding bowel movements: My baby previously experience...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
At 4 months old, weighing 7 kg and measuring 62 cm is considered normal on the infant growth chart. The gastrocolic reflex in infants is still quite strong, so it is normal for them to eat and then have bowel movements. As long as the stool is not hard, pellet-like, or watery dia...[Read More] Understanding Infant Growth, Digestive Issues, and Formula Choices
Understanding Your Baby's Frequent Loose Stools: Causes and Concerns
A child has five bowel movements a day? Hello, my baby just turned three months old. Last week, due to constipation for five days and a slight cold, I took him to see a doctor. The doctor prescribed an enema for the baby, and after using it at home, he was finally able to have a ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The frequency of bowel movements is higher than usual, and the stool has a higher water content, which, by definition, indicates a gastrointestinal inflammation. An enema should not cause such a condition. It is difficult to determine if this is caused by a cold. The key point is...[Read More] Understanding Your Baby's Frequent Loose Stools: Causes and Concerns
Is It Normal for My Baby to Poop After Every Meal?
Is it normal to have a bowel movement after every meal? Hello Doctor, my baby is currently drinking acidified formula and tends to have a bowel movement 5-10 minutes after each feeding, almost every meal. He drinks milk five times a day and has bowel movements 4-5 times daily. Hi...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Newborns have a strong gastrocolic reflex, meaning that when milk reaches the stomach, it stimulates the colon reflex, leading to bowel movements. This reflex typically improves as the child grows older. Therefore, as long as the infant is not having frequent bowel movements even...[Read More] Is It Normal for My Baby to Poop After Every Meal?
Why Your Baby Refuses Bedtime Milk: Tips for Parents
The baby is not drinking bedtime milk? Hello Doctor: My baby is currently 2 months old and is being fed with a combination of breast milk and formula. At one and a half months, I tried to eliminate the night feed, so the last feeding was at 10 PM and the first meal in the morning...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
At two months old, an infant's stomach capacity is still limited, so it is not advisable to feed too much milk before bedtime (feeding 180cc at once for infants under two months is a bit excessive). At this stage, feeding should be based on the infant's needs. As the in...[Read More] Why Your Baby Refuses Bedtime Milk: Tips for Parents
Why Your Baby Refuses Bedtime Milk: Tips for Parents
The baby refuses to drink milk before bedtime? Hello Doctor: My baby is currently 2 months old and I am feeding him a combination of breast milk and formula. When he was one and a half months old, I tried to eliminate the night feeding, so my last feeding was at 10 PM and the fir...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
At two months old, an infant's stomach capacity is still limited, so it is not advisable to feed them too much milk before bedtime (feeding 180cc at once for infants under two months is somewhat excessive). At this stage, feeding should be based on the infant's needs. A...[Read More] Why Your Baby Refuses Bedtime Milk: Tips for Parents