Can glycerin suppositories make the bowels "lazy"?

Question

Hello, my baby is 2 1/2 months old (3 months on Oct. 26) he has difficulty with his bowel movements (sometimes 3 days without) he is irritable and cries a lot while wriggling. The pediatrician told me that I could give him a glycerin suppository (1/4 in his case) but I was wondering if it could create a little "addiction"?

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Good morning, ma'am, The use of glycerin suppositories should be done occasionally, unless there is regular medical or nursing follow-up . Below 7 days without a bowel movement, I usually don't worry, in the absence of other symptoms At this age, I only recommend giving as much to drink as possible, even if it means giving less at a time but more often (to reduce the risk of regurgitation for example). I also recommend, often during the day, to do the following exercises when the child is on his back (It also helps to pass the time :P): Massage the belly in a clockwise direction Knee bends, as if to make his knees touch his chest Doing bicycle movements with the legs. I hope I've been helpful and I'm available if you have any other questions! Tom Samaha, pharmacist PS: If you don't know the site below, I encourage you to bookmark it! Here is the section on constipation: https://naitreetgrandir.com/fr/sante/naitre-grandir-sante-enfant-constipation-selle/ (section In babies under 6 months)