All babies pass gas, it’s just that some babies have more air in there tummy and have a harder time passing gas. Babies can get irritable tummy by a lot of different things.
There are several causes for gassy tummy in babies. Eating certain foods can irritate a baby’s stomach especially if you are breastfeeding. You have to be cautious of what type of foods you eat or drink and can be transferred to your baby as well. To prevent gassy stomach in babies, try to limit foods that contain:
Having too much food that contains dairy products and high acidity foods can lead to “milk intolerance” in babies.
You can try these suggestions to relieve the symptoms for gassy or colicky baby:
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Burping baby after every feedings (Reduces the amount of air in tummy)
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Lightly massage baby’s belly or gentle pressure on the tummy (Help soothe baby’s belly)
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Gripe Water (Help eliminate bloating, gassy stomach, tummy cramps and hiccups; it’s all- natural, no side-effects and you can purchase from your local health food store.)
There is really no cure for gassy stomach and colicky baby. All you can do is to help reduce the amount of air in the belly and babies will eventually outgrow the symptoms.