My 2 week old baby has a bad belly after each feeding what can i do to help him feel better?

Question

I am nursing and my baby is having a hard time passing gas after each feeding what can i do to make him feel comfy. I do not want to give him baby formula. What other options are there?

Answer 1

What are you eating? Spicy foods can really affect the baby.

Also, try smaller meals more often. He's 2 weeks old and he's still trying to figure things out. Keep with it, and you'll be fine.

Answer 2

You should talk to a Chiropractor. The birthing process can be very dramatic and can actually affect the position of the neck... if a vertebra is out of place it could be pinching a nerve and causing a headache. My dad is a chiropractor and has treated many many many newborns. He does amazing things with cholicy babies. Its worth a try! Ask your chiropractor how often he work on infants and what technique he uses. you will want a dr who uses a device called an "activator" to adjust your baby. It applies very very little force to move bones back to their correct place. Good luck, and remember- there is no shame in laying your baby down and leaving the room if you get too frustrated. It happens to all parents who have fussy fusyy babies!

Answer 3

Burp him more frequently. If his stomach feels hard, try holding your warm hand on his tummy for a few minutes. The warmth can help him pass the gas... (Kind of like a heating pad does for an adult.)

Also - be mindful of what you eat - foods that can give you gas can go to your milk and make him gassy too.

Answer 4

Try watching the kinds of food you are eating. If a particular food is giving you gas , it may give your baby gas. Also, try Mylicon drops. And make sure your baby is being burped very well after feeding.

Answer 5

When you say "bad belly" what exactly do you mean? Does he draw his legs up & cry like he's in pain from gas, or does he spit up frequently or in great quantity? If he's spitting up alot he could have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also called GERD. Babies can have this as well as adults & it's frequently misdiagnosed in infants. Good luck & congrats on your little guy!

Answer 6

Could be that your baby is lactose intolerant, mine was for a while. Also try burping him different ways (on your shoulder, over your knees)

You can also try different types of bottles. I switched from regular bottles to the kind with the drop in bag that you can squeeze the air out of before feeding.

Answer 7

Call the doctor or go to the local pharmacy. They have drops that you can use for baby's with upset stomaches. But I would read the box. I am not sure how old/young they should be with the drops. Good luck!

Answer 8

Something in your diet may be affecting him. Make sure that you burp him often, and try gas drops (made by Little Tummies, can be found at Wal-Mart). Dairy, vegetables like cabbage and broccoli, and other things can affect a nursing baby's tummy.

Answer 9

Talk to your doctor about your choices. It may be that your baby is rejecting your milk. Also what you eat does affect the baby as well, try changing your diet. Stay away from spicy foods and any food that may cause gas, i.e.: beans (obvious), brocolli just to name a few.

Answer 10

Sit him in your lap in an upright sitting position. Position your hand on his chest with his chin and head supported between your thumb and pointer finger. Lean him forward with his chest resting on the palm of your hand. Rub his back in a circular motion then pat, then rub, then pat. Babies don't like their backs rubbed and they start to wiggle around, thus, bringing up any gas in their bellies. Both of my children had trouble with gas and this technique seemed to work for them.