6 Ways to Bust Up Baby Gas
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by: Cherie Stirewalt
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One of the worst
feelings you can experience is watching your child endure pain of any kind. So
when you have to watch your baby deal with painful gas, you want to do whatever
you can to stop it....fast. Gas is very common in infants and since crying is
their only way to communicate, you are dealing not only with a gassy baby, but
also an extra cranky baby.
So, why not try
to prevent gas bubble buildup before it starts? Here are 6 ways to bust up baby
gas.
Mom's Diet
If you are a mom
who breastfeeds, be sure to avoid gas-causing foods such as:
- Caffeine (colas, tea, coffee and,
yes, chocolate)
- Dairy (baby may be lactose
intolerant)
- Nuts
- Broccoli
- Beans
Changing your diet could make a big difference.
All Bottles are Not Created Equal
If you are
bottle-feeding, use bottles that are engineered to help reduce baby's intake of
air. Some bottles have nipples that are too large, and baby will eat too fast.
Then, some bottles have nipples that are too small, causing baby to suck harder
and take in more air. Bottles like Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Baby Bottle contain
an internal vent that eliminates the vacuum and air bubbles associated with
other bottles.
Don't Forget to Burp
To avoid gas
from moving into the digestive tract, remember to burp baby often (if you are
bottle-feeding, after every 2-3 ounces, and if you are breastfeeding, after
each breast). Try also to feed baby at a 45-degree angle or better. Three of
the best burping positions are:
Over the
shoulder. Place a diaper cloth or burp rag on your shoulder and place your baby
right up on the cloth. Gently pat or rub her back to induce the burp. Don't pat
too hard or you will cause baby to spit up all over you.
On the lap.
Place diaper cloth on your lap and place baby on her belly. Gently pat or rub
her back to induce the burp.
Hold baby
upright on your lap and drape a diaper cloth over your hand. Support baby's
chin in your hand and gently pat or rub her back.
Bust a Bicycle Move
Lay baby on her
back. Gently grab her ankles and move her legs in a bicycling motion in order
to get the trapped gas bubbles moving.
Formula for Disaster
Not all formulas
agree with all babies. Some formulas contain hard-to-digest proteins that
result in gas buildup. Simply trying a different formula like Nestle Good Start
may work wonders. Good Start contains proteins that are broken down and easier
for your baby to digest.
If All Else Fails
Sometimes gas is
unavoidable. Even after you try your best prevention methods. You might want to
try gripe water, a tried and true homeopathic remedy used for over a century.
Gripe Water contains natural ingredients like peppermint, chamomile, and ginger
that gently bust up the gas bubbles and soothe your baby quickly.
Don't watch your baby suffer one more minute. Try one, or all of the methods above and your baby will be on her way to gas-free in no time.
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About the Author
Cherie Stirewalt
is a colic baby survivor and enlightens parents about colic
remedies. Watch a video of Gripe Water in action at Gripe
Water Review.
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