My poor baby girl has really bad gas and gets constipated all the time, and on top of that she gets hiccups all the time. She is lactose intolerant so I had to start giving her Soy formula. She is only 7 weeks old. What can I do to help her to feel more comfortable? The doctor always tell us the same thing just to make her comfortable, and I just dont know how. This is my first kid. Can anybody give me some advice and help me with this?
2007-02-11 15:21:24 · 6 answers · asked by lil_frosty93654 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
A tiny bit of Karo syrup in her bottle will help the constipation. Be careful with Mylicon drops - they help gas but make constipation worse. My son was gassy, and I found it helped to put him on his tummy to sleep. I know a lot of people will say that's not good for them, but his pediatrician okayed it. The pressure on his tummy helped him to settle down.
2007-02-11 15:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For the gas you should give her mylicon drops. They are absolutely excellent! As for the constipation, I would definitely ask your doctor if there is any specific medicine or home remedy that would relieve it. I breastfed so my daughter never really had constipation. You could try laying her on her back and gently massaging her stomach and moving her legs in a bicycling motion. It should help relieve some constipation and gas. Definitely get mylicon drops for your daughter. My daughter always had gas and these things are a life saver! I promise they work like a charm. Good luck!
2007-02-11 23:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by mommasquarepants 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As for the constipation, you may need to change her formula again. But to make her more comfortable, some people swear by special holds, that put pressure on the belly helping ot release gas. Also ask your dr. about infant gas drops. She's still pretty young, but "little tummies" is supposed to be wonderful. Some babies love to be swaddled when they are feeling ill. Also, make sure she is burping really well after being fed.
2007-02-11 23:27:32 · answer #3 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of my children are lactose intolerant and gassy. I found Gas drops with my first one and they have worked wonders. You can use Mylacon or Little Tummies and I am sure there are more brands out there.
2007-02-11 23:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by Summer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may have to change her formula again, my daughter was on Neutramagen hypoallergenic formula. I also got Dr brown bottles that helped with her gas also, ( for my son I am now using the cheaper walmart brand dr brown bottles called Healt check http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4380095
you can try infant gas drops, and try burping more ofter, try every once or so.
run her legs in bicycle motion or rub her tummy in a circular motion, or put her in a warm bath. that might help her pass her gas.
2007-02-11 23:35:53 · answer #5 · answered by dsmd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had this problem as well. I kept taking him to doctor after doctor. Finally, someone listened to me and prescribed a very gentle mild laxative to add to his formula. The constipation went away and so did the gas problem.
2007-02-11 23:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋