Babies can be pretty gassy. Infants have plenty of chances to swallow air, when they suck or cry. The baby suffers with painful gas, bloating and stomach spasms, crying for hours at a time. The term “colic” has been around for years, often used to describe any baby that cries for an extended period of time. Baby gas is uncomfortable, but normal. However, excessive baby gas comes with a range of symptoms including frequent fussing, irritability, cramping, bloating, flatulence, hiccuping and excessive burping. Here are the tips to cope up with it.
1. Carrying your baby
Hold your baby and comfort him. Walk him around the house or outside. Being close to you is comforting. Holding your baby for longer periods early in the day might help reduce colic in the evening. Using an infant carrier allows you to keep the baby close, while keeping your arms free. With your baby in a front carrier (facing either in or out, depending on what seems to be his preference) walk him around.
2. Tummy Time
A change in the position may work out at times. Lay your baby on their tummy, across your stomach or lap. In addition, tummy time helps your baby build stronger neck and shoulder muscles. Remember to only put your baby on their tummy while awake and under supervision. Lay him tummy-down across your legs and gently rub his back to help release pent-up gas.
3. Swaddling
Wrapping well and comforting them is all what they need. This will help the baby to feel calm and relaxed.
4. Hold upright after feeding
Breast-milk or formula coming back through the esophagus may cause heartburn in babies. Holding the baby upright after feedings can reduce acid reflux symptoms.
5. Adjust your diet
Mother's intake has effects on breastfed babies. You should avoid diary products and gassy foods, spicy foods and caffeine.
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