Ok, this is strange. I have a 3 month old baby boy. Perfectly healthy. Today, I was gently bouncing him on my lap. He was facing away and my left hand was wrapped around his belly as support. Specifically, my left hand was right on/under his right rib cage. I noticed that if I rubbed under the right rib cage, I would hear a popping sound. Nothing from his left side.
At first I thought it was slushing from the formula but my wife quickly corrected me and said it was definitely a popping sound. Our baby is in no pain when I do this but it's freaking us out. We'll be calling the pediatrician tomorrow...but...
Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this?
2007-03-05 12:08:39 · 2 answers · asked by k3_c4p_tjnh_3m_ 9 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
it could be his ribbs or his diapham adjusting to you toching him does he have an outie belly button? it could be a small hernia sorry spelling my daughter has one and it makes a sqishing sound even now she is almost 6 months so did my bbf daughter untill she was one - it could jsut be an interanl hernia that is reducing - if you a really curious call md and have them see the babe , if he cries and is uncomfortable or spits up etc have the a ultra sound of the area you may have to be very very admit about but i am sure its fine and don't take no for answer if it bother you
and trust you doing great with the lil guy if he is totally happy and health at you ck up
2007-03-05 12:28:00 · answer #1 · answered by shears200 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His rib bones may not be fully fused at his age and may be rubbing. If he is'nt in pain I would'nt worry much. Ask your Dr. at the next visit.
2007-03-05 20:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by Erica J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋