| Gas is very common in infants affecting more than 50% of all newborns. Gas bubbles can cause discomfort leading to crankiness and crying. Infants with gas may also pull their legs up, lying in a curled position for relief. Gas pains are usually relieved after the gas passes.
Gas in infants is often caused by the swallowing of air or gas producing foods in the diet of a breastfeeding mother. Other causes for swallowing may occur as a result of:
- An eagerly feeding baby
- Improper bottle positioning
- Sucking an empty bottle
Helpful Hints:
- Avoid jostling or playing vigorously with your baby immediately after feeding
- Feed your baby in a semi-upright position
- Burp your baby every 2-4 minutes during feedings
- Use the correct size nipple opening. If the size is too big, it will cause your baby to eat too fast. If it’s too small, it will cause your baby to gulp air.
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Little Tummy's Gas Relief Drops gently break down your baby's gas bubbles They generally work within minutes of administration and are not absorbed into your baby's system, making them completely safe. |
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