1. What causes constipation in children?

1.1. Pathological causes

Constipation in children can be caused by a number of diseases such as:

• Congenital gastrointestinal abnormalities : Children with congenital megacolon tend to develop slowly, have low weight, and often vomit and have small stools. In addition to constipation, children are also at risk of megacolon leading to poisoning, infection, and even intestinal perforation.
• Diseases related to the nervous system : Children with diseases related to the nervous system often have difficulty moving and are prone to constipation.

Intestinal diseases can cause constipation in children.

1.2. Some other causes

Besides illness, constipation in children also comes from other causes such as:

• Due to the impact of protein in some types of milk : Constipation in infants can be due to the high amount of protein in formula milk products. In addition, when consuming too much milk, the child's intestines are also easily affected.
• Due to the habit of holding in bowel movements : Holding in bowel movements frequently causes stool to accumulate in the intestines for a long time, making it difficult to eliminate, leading to chronic constipation.
• Because children are lazy to drink water : The body lacks water, causing the stool to become hard and difficult to excrete from the body.
• Diet lacking in fiber : Fiber is an important group of substances that support intestinal function. When lacking in this group of substances, children tend to suffer from constipation, affecting the function of the digestive tract.
• Sudden changes in diet : Newborns who have just been weaned or started eating solid foods often suffer from constipation. Or when their diet changes, such as when they travel,... they can also suffer from constipation.

High protein in some formulas can cause constipation in babies.

2. What is Colosbaby milk?

Colosbaby milk is a product line developed by VitaDairy Joint Stock Company - Vietnam. This product line meets the regulations on quality and safety according to the regulations of the Ministry of Health.

The outstanding nutritional ingredient in Colosbaby is ColosIgG 24h colostrum, which concentrates a large amount of natural antibodies (IgG). This type of antibody will help children resist external pathogens more effectively.

Currently, VitaDairy provides both powdered formula and ready-to-drink milk in convenient boxes. Milk products from the VitaDairy brand are suitable for children of many ages.

Some Colosbaby milk products

3. Answer the question: Does drinking Colosbaby milk cause constipation in children?

According to the manufacturer, Colosbaby milk contains a special ingredient called Fructo-Oligosaccharide (FOS). This is a type of soluble fiber that is good for the intestines. In addition, Colosbaby also supports the addition of many other beneficial bacteria. Both soluble fiber and beneficial bacteria are necessary for the functioning of the digestive tract.

There is no research showing that children who drink Colosbaby milk are constipated. Constipation in children often comes from many causes. Although it is also a formula milk product, Colosbaby contains a lot of soluble fiber. With this feature, VitaDairy's Colosbaby milk product is very friendly to the intestines of young children, not causing constipation.

Many parents wonder if their children will get constipated if they drink Colosbaby milk.

4. How to choose milk for children over and under 1 year old that parents can refer to

As mentioned above, Colosbaby milk has many different lines, suitable for each age and physical condition of the child. This information is printed on the packaging so parents can easily choose the right product. In addition, parents can also refer to the following milk selection guide to apply not only when choosing Colosbaby milk but also with other types of milk.

4.1. Choosing milk for children under 1 year old

4.1.1. Milk for underweight children

For underweight babies under 1 month old, parents can consider choosing milk rich in protein, vitamins, and essential minerals. The amount of calories in milk for underweight babies usually ranges from 0.7 to 0.75Kcal/ml.

4.1.2. Milk for children under 6 months old

Milk suitable for children under 6 months old is formula milk with a calcium and protein ratio equivalent to 2:1. This is the ideal ratio to ensure that it does not put a burden on the child's kidneys. Then, the child can optimally absorb calcium.

4.1.3. Milk for children from 6 to 12 months old

In addition to daily milk consumption, children over 6 months old have started to learn to eat. To help children develop comprehensively, parents need to supplement their children with 4 groups of nutrients including protein, fat, starch and fiber.

Depending on their weight, each baby is capable of drinking from 500 to 800 ml of milk in a day. If feeding your baby with formula milk, parents should choose a formula with a protein ratio ranging from 11% to 18%.

4.2. Choosing milk for children over 1 year old

For children over 1 year old, the digestive system is no longer as immature as before. At that time, parents can choose milk with a protein ratio of 18% to 36%. In addition to protein, milk for children over 1 year old must also provide many other nutrients such as minerals, Beta-Glucan, DHA, Lutein, vitamin D, soluble fiber, etc. Each day, children only need to supplement from 300 to 500 ml of milk.

4.3. Special children group

In addition, parents need to pay special attention to children with digestive problems such as reflux, lactose intolerance, cow's milk allergy, liver and biliary diseases, etc. For these groups of children, parents should take their children to see a doctor for guidance on choosing a suitable and safe milk line.

5. When should a constipated child be seen by a doctor?

Constipation in children is almost never dangerous. However, if the condition does not improve, becomes more serious, and affects the child's health, you should take your child to see a specialist.

If your child is frequently constipated for more than 2 weeks, you should take him or her to see a doctor.

Accordingly, you should take your constipated child to see a doctor if you notice unusual signs such as:

• Children are constipated continuously for 3 days or more, constipation lasts for more than 2 weeks.
• Children have bloating.
• The child's weight dropped abnormally.
• Children vomit blood.
• The child's body has a fever.
• The child is vomiting.
• The child has bleeding around the anal area.

Through clinical examination combined with some imaging diagnostic techniques such as X-ray (abdominal, barium enema), abdominal ultrasound,... the doctor can determine the cause and condition of the child's constipation.

MEDLATEC hopes that the above summary of knowledge has helped you answer the question of whether children who drink Colosbaby milk will be constipated , and how to choose milk for children according to their age. In fact, constipation in children often comes from internal and external causes. Using inappropriate milk products is also a factor that causes children to have indigestion and difficulty defecating. To ensure safety, parents can take their children to a reputable medical facility such as the MEDLATEC Healthcare System for a doctor to advise them on choosing the right product.