My 5 week old baby at this very moment is crying reallly bad. I think she has some serious gas. She has drank 21/2...4 oz bottles in 3 hours. What can I do to help her with the gas problem?She has been crying since 3:00pm and now it is 9:30pm.
I have given her gripe water and held her tightly against my ribs to see if the pressure would help. And it didnt.
Her cry is soo bad it sounds like it hurts.
Please someone help..the crying is making really frusterated!
2006-12-27 13:35:47 · 10 answers · asked by ImAMommy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I would suggest the following things.
1. Get really good burps out of your child. They to give her a few ounces and then burp her and then allow her to keeps feeding.
2. Don't let her drink her formula, breast milk so fast.
3. Get some Mylacon (sp?) drops for your baby to take.
4. Switch the bottles you are using. We used Dr. Brown bottles that were designed to cut down on gas problems.
5. Switch formula manufactures.
2006-12-27 13:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by Martin Chemnitz 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal! I started burping longer when I had this problem. Plus, I talked ot my doc and he said I could give Milicon every 4 hours around the clock because the ingredients are not absorbed into the baby's bloodstream and only work through the digestive system. I know it is SO hard when they cry like that. Swaddling SOMETIMES also helped my son. I used the Playtex ventaire bottles and once I got the hang of how much to burp, I stopped having any problems.
If the baby meets the "Rules of Three", then she may have colic and there are meds the doc can give you for that. If you think she may have colic, talk with the doc or even a quick call to his nurse, might help you.
Never give a child that young plain water unless the doc says so. You can get their electrolites off balance and they can get very sick.
Just remember, this gets easier every day. In six months, you will look back and not believe how far you've come.
2006-12-27 14:01:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That does seem like a lot of formula in 3 hours for a 5-week old. They don't always cry because they are hungry. Having said that, my daughter breastfeeds and also supplements with a bottle. When she started the bottle, he had gas so bad and cried all the time, and started spitting up all of a sudden. The doctor switched the formula to soy and he got better immediately. Also the gas drops given before they eat do work. Call you doctor, and ask about trying a different formula. Just don't do anything before talking to him. I know it's frustrating, but just remember, this does not last forever. Good Luck!
2006-12-28 06:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby is 2.5 months old and we went through the exact same thing. I know how terrible it is for both baby and parents! Once the gas gets that bad, it is really hard to get the baby relief. With my son, we held him high on our shoulder and walked around while patting his back.
We also found that getting him gas drops (mylecon or simethecone) before each feeding and during the evenings helped a great deal as a preventitive measure. The nurses in the hospital told me these are very safe for infants, b/c the medicine is not absorbed by the baby (it says this on the package as well.)
You can also try laying the baby on a flat surface and pumping her legs in her legs in a bicycle motion. You can always try to "fart her" as well. While she is on her back, very gently raise her legs toward her head. You will probably hear some of the gas being released.
2006-12-27 15:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a 'colic baby'.These babies tend to be allergic to the milk formula.May not show typical signs of allergy such as a rash but manifested by unconsolable crying especially in early mornings or middle of the night.Do you let your baby burp after each feeding?this may take patience too. What kind of baby bottle are you using?Some baby bottles are not well controlling air bubbles.May I suggest Avent brand,this is good with preventing air bubbles.Also consulting your pediatrician for possible change in milk formula.There are formulas intended for colicky babies.I also give my baby a bath before bedtime ,keeps them feel refreshed and less fussy.Lastly, I would rub my babie's belly with Oil of Chamomille ,it has a calming effect.Mom0f 4,RN
2006-12-27 13:57:20 · answer #5 · answered by pbandj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her formula may be too strong...She has actually drank too much milk in a short period of time..Her belly is so full she has a belly ache.. Is gripe water just water????never heard of it...
Hold her and walk around with her....rub her back gently up and down as you walk her...It will help her by burping or passing gas.
Her next bottle can be 2 ounces of tepid water (room temp) with 1/4 tsp of sugar. ..Always burp her after 1 ounce of anything..You can always call the hospital for info. Or maybe your pediatrician is on call for the night...(.good luck.) If it is too bad, the crying, have a family member come over to relieve you for awhile so you can nap for 2 hours to rejouvinate your self.
2006-12-27 13:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by mom of a boy and girl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to check with the baby's Doctor and maybe try a different formula,that's not normal.Good luck!
2006-12-27 13:45:56 · answer #7 · answered by sasyone 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow, that first answer was a crazy one...
try giving her some apple juice or pear juice...i know that you're normally not supposed to give them that stuff until they're older, but it does get rid of gas. hardly dilute it at all, just a little bit like an ounce should work.
good luck.
also, a warm bath might just calm her down...
2006-12-27 13:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by alfjr24 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Get the Dr. Brown bottle it help my son BIG time!!
2006-12-27 14:04:24 · answer #9 · answered by mommymatthews 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to the chemist and get wind drops they are amazing.
2006-12-27 13:43:14 · answer #10 · answered by hugo76 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋