My 2 month old son has very bad gas, He is drinking Similac Isomil, and were using the Dr. brown bottles, and i burp him after every feeding. and i use the mylicon drops but he still gets gas, could it be the bottle water i am using? which bottle water is preferred??
thanks
2007-03-10 04:09:31 · 7 answers · asked by missmeliss 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Water does not cause gas. Warm liquids stimulate the intestines and baby farts ( which is natural and good for him ) . Also Mylicon drops are not for everyday use they are for occasional use when baby is displaying signs of PAINFUL ,stuck gas bubbles. Mylicon actually causes rebound gassines because it constipates baby causing gas to be trapped between stool boluses .
Cut out the Mylicon ( you might have a few bad days but give it time for his system to adjust) and the gassines will probably decrease. You can help stimulate bowel movemnts by pushing his legs to his chest and "running them". And you can massage baby's intestines in a clockwise motion to stimulate peristalisis ( movement of the poo) .
Are you using a fulll iron formula ? Talk to your Ped. about switching to a low iron version . Iron can also increase constipation and thereby gassiness.
2007-03-10 04:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to check about a different formula,as they sometimes cause this excess gas for infants. MY kids took Isomil (a soy formula). It might be the type of bottle you are using. Your baby may be swallowing too much air while feeding or drinking. You may have to do a trial and error type thing. Last thing is to ask your pediatrician or doctor the baby sees for suggestions. If it were me I would use distilled water,no flavored or enhanced waters. Hope this helps,good luck!
2007-03-10 04:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not the water. I had the same thing with one of my daughters. Most of it was she was drinking too fast. Try giving him 1 or 2 ounces ,burp him and then give him another 1 or 2 ounces and burp her. This helps but it is not a cure all.
eventually his little tummy will accept the formuala with out the gas.
Hope this helps
2007-03-10 04:24:32 · answer #3 · answered by mamayer6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it could be the water, but it could be the formula. Some formulas just don't work for some babies. Maybe he's lactose intolerant or simply needs a new formula. Call his pediatrician on Monday for a suggestion of a different formula you can switch to.
2007-03-10 04:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can most definitely be the water, or he could also be allergic to the Similac and therefore it brings on gas. My eldest daughter I had to switch due to gas pains that were severe.
2007-03-10 04:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember not to feed him laying down he needs to be in a sitting position while he eats.Have you tried other formulas to feed him .Ask your doctor.
2007-03-10 04:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by cuttie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it's not water.maybe the formula your feeding him.
2007-03-10 04:17:55 · answer #7 · answered by L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋