what can cause trapped wind in newborns(nearly 2 weeks)?

Question

nothing seems to make it better and she seems very upset, it was mostly at night but it happens in the day now...is it something im eating?

Answer 1

It's really hard to say a cause for trapped wind as most babies will get it. Is she sucking properly and not getting air as she suckles? Have you laid her on her back and pushed her little legs back one at a time like riding a bike? Lie bub along your forearm and rub her back. (or put her on tummy on your legs). A bath may help aswell.
There are drops, infocol, gripe water etc but not sure if 2 weeks is too little for all that.
Loads of people will say it is colic, she will scream if it is and Dr will have to check and let you know for sure.
Where I live we can call our midwives for any advise maybe you could try yours. In australia the 24hr Australian Breastfeeding Association is fantastic, is there something like that you can call.
Best of luck

Answer 2

My first suffered with bad colic altho now he is 10.. i still remember the crying and walking round and round 4 hours ... until i discovered infacol ?? i think thats what its called .. check with ur Dr or health visitor there r alot of colic remadies out there now.. he/she will also tell u whats the best diet for u if u r breastfeeding.. If you r bottlefeeding make sure she doesn't take in any air during her feed ..

Answer 3

You mean gas? All babies get it, some worst than others. Are you drinking lots of cows milk? Just try putting the baby on your shoulder and pat her back. You may be able to use "mylicon" it's a store bought remedy for gas for infants. But talk to a physician before you do.

Answer 4

My son was also trapped with wind and used to cry all the night. I tried different remedies and finally got soothed my boy by using babies magic tea.