it started couple days ago, I can hear her tummy rumbling, she keeps crying. I breastfeed her (and I do watch what I eat). It even keeps her up for long periods of time (I mean hours!) has hard time stay asleep. What can I do to relieve her?? Experiences??
2006-10-12 04:10:08 · 25 answers · asked by aaja 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Ovul Drops work really well. You may want to try doing the "bicycle" with her to relieve deep intestinal gas that may cause her pain or discomfort. Basically you sit the baby on your legs so they are semi upright and facing you, you push the legs towards the chest (gently) and make a bicycle motion with the legs (gently), this helps to relieve that painful gas.
Be aware that Gripe Water is not for gas. It is for colicky babies, hiccups and upset tummy. If you use it for those reasons, make sure you purchase an Alcohol Free type :)
2006-10-12 04:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by twinsin06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gennedly (I think was the screen name, apologies if I've misspelled it) has it right. The drops are great, but then lie her on her back and have her 'ride her bike'. Then after a minute or so of that, bend both knees up to her chest. Hold for a few seconds, the bicycle again. If she doesn't burp (or otherwise release the gas) on her own after a few repititions of this, put her back on your shoulder to try burping her again. Also wearing her in a baby harness is great. Remember, air rises, and if she is upright that helps to bring it out the mouth instead of the bottom. If she spits up when she burps, try burping her after a shorter amount of time feeding, then going back to feeding her after. It seems like sometimes the air gets 'trapped' under the milk, if that makes sense, and brings milk up with it- so burping her before she puts more milk on top of the air bubble helps sometimes.
2006-10-12 11:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by imjustasteph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This method has been tried and trusted. Lie her on her back and move her legs simultaneously like if she were pedaling a bike and you'll hear her gas coming out. Do this several times a day and it'll help. I also got the Mylicon drops and they did help, but I found this method to help a lot more. My doctor recommended this and happy life again. Best of Luck
2006-10-12 11:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by Geneddly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son who is now 6 months old and is also breastfed used to have gas. It made him spit up a lot but it went away at around 4-5 months. Once he was able to hold his head up a little I put him on his stomach and that helped him with the gas. Now when he needs to burp he rolls over onto his stomach. You can also try giving peppermint tea. The pediatrician recommended giving 1-2 oz in the morning and at night to help with gas. I did that and it helped. Good luck.
2006-10-12 11:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is perfectly normal.
You can try the gas drops or Gripe Water. (If Gripe Water's too expensive, just make a little fennel tea and give her a few drops.)
This, too, shall pass. It's a normal stage, and by three months you'll barely remember it happened.
Aggressive burping can help. Try different methods, to see what works. I had to beat my son like a drum, it seemed, for him to get relief (though the gripe water worked wonders).
(Personally, I didn't switch breasts, so I'd just burp at the end.)
In a few weeks, it'll be over. Hang in there!
2006-10-12 11:20:20 · answer #5 · answered by Katherine Blackthorne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean, I would just hear the formula going down into my little ones stomach and knew I was in for it. Get some gas drops and give her this every four hours to help break down the bubbles in her stomach so it is easier for her to pass them. Also a nice belly rub or a good bounce on Mommys lap always helps :) Good luck and congratulations!!!
2006-10-12 11:16:02 · answer #6 · answered by Angie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, please get some Mylocon Drops and keep an extra bottle on hand so when you run out you have them. My son had trouble with gas for the first 5 months and I would give him some drops everytime I would feed him. Good Luck and hope this helps. Also, the store brands for the drops work just as good.
2006-10-12 11:19:20 · answer #7 · answered by trish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest thing to try is to fold a receiving blanket in half long ways and then again. Then warm it in microwave or dryer. Wrap the blanket around baby's tummy and then swaddle her. She'll get the gas out. Also, if you're eating chocolate, STOP. Newborns are allergic to chocolate.
2006-10-12 14:38:35 · answer #8 · answered by Melody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas drops! The brand equate at wal-mart work just the same and are half of the price! I would also talk to the doc about it....your baby could have colic which could also mean GERD(acid reflux). My baby had it and we had to give him special meds....which totally changed the crying and all the painful episodes! It was all the change we needed! Best of luck....and don't get overwhelmed by it.....
2006-10-12 12:08:44 · answer #9 · answered by Princess T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY Daughter had the same prob and i gave here mylocon drops and little tummy's it helped her also try the herb chamomile make as a tea and it really does help with the gas and pain. Good Luck
2006-10-12 11:15:48 · answer #10 · answered by Desi & Dani's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋