2006-10-09 15:43:03 · 19 answers · asked by fastacc0rd 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
aside from all the suggestions you already received there is a baby anti gas product I think from mylanta. Check out walgreens or other fav. drug store.
2006-10-09 15:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by lolo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burping a baby correctly minimizes gas. Pat lightly, start above the butt and pat in an upward motion. Each pat goes about 1/2 inch higher than the last pat. I have found this a tried & true method, which helped my firstborn who was colicky.
Secondly, keeping baby covered while transporting outside on a windy day helps minimize gas. Also, keep the car windows up. Remember, wind always go to the back seats and babies do swallow air.
If baby already has gas, I have found to lay him on his back, and gently press his feet in. As he will try and kick back, the pressure of his straining to straighten out his legs will help him fart. Remember, lightly. Babies have fragile bones and I don't want to hear how you broke his legs. Just gentle pressure is enough.
I've tried those drops, they always gave my son an upset tummy. Keep burping - smaller feedings & more frequent burps during the feeding (every 2 oz or so) will help minimize the gas fussiness.
2006-10-09 16:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay the baby across your lap and pat them on the back. If that dont work go to the store and buy some gas drops for babies.
2006-10-09 15:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by samantha_widener 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a warm bath and rubbing the belly. Also try Gentle Naturals Tummy Soother. It is all natural and works really well. Better than gas drops. I use it all the time my 1 year old has bad gas and GERD and this stuff helps soothe him fairly quick. Good Luck.
2006-10-09 16:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gently lay the baby across your knees and gently rub their back and tummy, if the baby is old enough for water add a tiny after dinner mint to the bottle with lukewarm water it will help within minutes.
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2006-10-09 15:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by Deity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important that babies burp after each feeding to pass gas! Have him lie down not on his back!
2006-10-09 17:51:09 · answer #6 · answered by cheesecake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which end you are trying to get it out of- lol. If your baby has a burp- rock a little while patting them on the back. If that doesn't work- rub their back with the palm of your hand like you are trying to pull the burp up. If you are trying to get him or her to "toot" lay them on their back and push their legs up in like a riding the bike type movement. If that doesn't work- give them some tummy time. Hope this helps.
2006-10-09 15:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by Tammy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay the baby on it's stomach and gently rub it's back if that doesn't work, lay the baby on it's back and bend the legs gently
one at a time towards the belly.
2006-10-09 15:53:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place the baby over both of yours legs on their stomach, and gently rub their back in a circular motion. This helped my son when he was a baby.
2006-10-09 15:51:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i remember when my youngest sister wouldnt pass gas, the nurses at the hospital told my mum to hold her legs and gently move them as if she was riding a bicycle.
It worked for her... i hope it works for your baby...
Witty xx
2006-10-09 15:50:20 · answer #10 · answered by Witty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋