Enema is a universal procedure for the release of the intestines from feces. It has practically no contraindications and, if carried out correctly, does not cause side effects. You can learn more about how to give an enema to an infant.
Indications for Enema
It will not be mistaken that before any manipulations carried out with a small child for medicinal purposes, you should consult a doctor. Self-use of drugs is fraught with consequences, so do not risk the health of the baby. If the pediatrician prescribed an enema for the child , then you can proceed.
Indications for this procedure are chronic and one-time constipation. When it is difficult for your baby to empty his intestines, he is tormented by gas and pain, and special preparations do not help, an enema will ease the condition of the sufferer. It is also carried out before the introduction of drug suppositories, which need an empty intestine for exposure.
You will need the following:
soft pear-shaped rubber can with a tip made of soft material
(plastic can bring a child severe pain);
baby fat cream, and preferably vasilin;
boiled water at room temperature;
diaper and disposable diaper.
The size of the spray can must be appropriate for the age of the child so that the amount of liquid introduced is sufficient, but not excessive. Up to six months, babies need 25 ml of water to completely empty the intestines. From six months - at least 60 ml, but not more than 150 ml. In pharmacies they sell special cartridges that allow you to determine the amount of fluid for any age.
And now about how to make an infant an enema.
To get started, prepare everything you need so you don't have to be distracted.
Then put the baby on a diaper on the back (or on the side if the baby is older than 5 months), and put a disposable diaper under the ass. You can do without it, but then you have to wash everything around after the procedure.
Draw water with a spray can, grease the tip with cream.
Release the air with a light pressure and, without uncleaning, carefully insert the tip into the baby’s ass, while holding the baby’s legs. Pour the contents of the can and remove the tip.
Squeeze the buttocks of the child and hold them closed for a minute.
Put on the diaper and wait for the result.
What can not be done
Having figured out how to make an infant an enema, one cannot help but note the mistakes of many parents. First of all, nothing but water can be introduced to the baby! The liquid should be at room temperature, otherwise there will be no sense from the enema. You can not introduce babies in the ass soap or a thermometer. This is extremely dangerous! Enema is not difficult for a baby, but you need to approach this procedure very responsibly. The baby will cry, break out, and you have to hold him in order to prevent damage to the soft tissues.
Now you know how to make an infant an enema, and you can put this knowledge into practice. Just remember to consult a pediatrician before starting treatment. Especially if the child is constantly tormented by constipation, and you have to use an enema every time.