when i came home with my daughter from the hospital i use to make a batch of formula and put it in the referigater when she was hungry i use to warm it and give it to her about one month ago i would make her bottle on the spot and give it to her she's getting a lot of gas now maybe it's from shaking the bottle anybody had this problem before?
2006-07-06 15:10:49 · 15 answers · asked by cutie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The air bubbles caused by shaking the bottle may be the cause of the gas. However even if you were making a batch of formula each bottle made would have had to be shaken after warming to even the heat to avoid hot spots, so I'm not sure what difference that would make. Mylicon drops do help with gas but it's never a good idea to use any type of medication unnessisarily with a baby for prolonged periods of time unless your doc advises you to do so. Make sure she is getting all of her burps out and even try a couple different types of bottles. Unless she is fine with cold formula which can be hard on most little ones tummies at that age any type of bottle will need to be shaken including the use of disposable linned bottles in order to get any hot spots out of the formula and even out the heat. Talk to your doc about the formula she is on, they may suggest switching to a soy based formula is she is not currently on it. Soy based formulas help with gas and spit up and for many babies is easier on thier tummy.
2006-07-06 15:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by jaidynfayt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom just had a baby. It is probably from shaking the bottle. The bubbles that come from shaking the bottle have to much air in them and the baby will get gas from that. Best thing is to buy the ready made similac.
2006-07-06 15:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gas can come from many things in a baby.
My little boy did alot, so I threw away his regular bottles and bought the Vent Air bottles, reduces alot of the air and bubbles in the bottle and they are tilted shaped, also don't lay baby down while feeding, raise head and back some for easier digestion. Make sure the baby burps several times, not just once. It used to take forever with my lil boy, but after several minutes, he would burp alot!
2006-07-06 15:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by Princess Billi Jo♥ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of a baby getting gas from shaking the formula as you describe. She is probably just swallowing more air as she is drinking her bottle. Get some Mylocon drops or store brand anti-gas drops for babies and put a couple of drops in her bottle. We had to do that for my grandson and granddaughter and it worked wonders. Hope this helps.
2006-07-06 15:16:36 · answer #4 · answered by momma2more 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you change formula or add solids? I have 5kids and been through just about it all. iron can make them fussy too. try and use a heating pad on low or a bath or just bouncing her- she may just be going through a phase right now. Is she having regular stools? Is her tummy soft? Is it a growth spirt--- did you go back to work and she is just "downloading "from a schedule change?? Colic isn't always bad we all have fussy irregular times she just doesn't know how to tell you yet---- Keep you head straight and try not to let it get to you---when all else fails call a friend or neighbor- go for a walk- change the routine if you know it's about the same time everyday. Good Luck
2006-07-06 15:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by mcjih5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How often are you burping her and is the bottle propped? Never heard of shaking a bottle to mix it to cause gas. Try burping her more often and when she has gas, put a warm cloth on her tummy.
2006-07-06 15:22:59 · answer #6 · answered by punnit_square 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. Put some Mylicon drops in the bottle before shaking. There will be no bubbles! Like magic
2006-07-06 15:13:55 · answer #7 · answered by Mama Jack the Navy Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's important to be sure ur child is in an upright position during feedings. This aids digestion.
If that checks out, okay. consult your pediatricain regarding using mylecon or other gas remedies for baby's. You can also ask about the formula that you are using. One of my children was very gassy and spitting up formula- found out he had reflux & was lactose intolerant.
All in all the main thing is to be mindful of gas occurences. Speak to pediatrician about any concerns. Don't be shy, that's what you pay them for.
Here's a site you might want to refer to regarding Seven Common Questions Parents Ask about Formula and Colic:http://www.babyzone.com/features/content/display.asp?topicid=9232&contentid=1948&scf=3020
2006-07-06 15:24:39 · answer #8 · answered by 1derous1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter got a lot of gas when i made the bottles on the spot too, i just went back to making it then storing it in the fridge, it seemed to work. If not try gripe water that sometimes helps too.
2006-07-06 15:14:43 · answer #9 · answered by Tai S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaking the bottle would definitely cause air bubbles. You might wanna try Playtex Nurser bottles instead. It really does minimize the likelihood of bubbles forming.
2006-07-06 15:15:24 · answer #10 · answered by CaramelKidsMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋