This happens mostly at night. He does not cry a lot but is clearly very uncomfortable and really straining. He makes a lot of grunting noises. When I hold him I can feel his tummy tightening up and kind of contracting. When I rub his tummy it seems to help a little bit but only for a short while. He's not constipated. I tried Simethicone (sp?) and it's not workinng. Any suggestions??
2007-03-19 05:51:46 · 19 answers · asked by Jessica 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
By the way I am breastfeeding.
2007-03-19 06:05:20 · update #1
I would talk with his Dr. It really can be alot but may be an intolrenace to the formula or if you are breast feeding the dairy you are ingesting will effect him also. In the mean time before you can see the Dr warm a towel in t he dryer and wrap it aroud his belly and rub his back. This helps my son.
He has reflux and is colicy so I feel your pain and Good Luck.
2007-03-19 06:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by princess2423 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take a look at your diet. Something you're eating could be causing this reaction in your baby. Do you eat a lot of spicy food or fatty foods? That could be the culprit. Also, you might want to try gas drops, they work wonders. I tried breast feeding my baby and the same problem which made me give up and start bottle feeding. Turns out she is lactose intolerant and now she is on soy formula and couldnt be better. Sometimes breast feeding just isnt the way to go, as ideal as it may be. I wish you luck
2007-03-19 15:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ruby Tuesday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although he doesn't seem constipated, from what you describe, it sounds as if he is. My doctor recommended a couple of things: 1-Before feeding him breast milk, give him some of the gas medicine (Mylicon). 2-Use a supppository once a week if he seems constipated. My husband and I tried both, and his gas problems virtually disappeared (he's now 5 months). We also feed him in an upright position, and after every couple of ounces of milk, we burp him, and then resume feeding. Also, try bicycling his legs and pushing them upwards to relieve some of the gas. Putting him on his stomach on your forearm (it's called the Colic Hold) works, too.
Give your doctor a call, too. He is the best source of advice, as all babies are different. Good luck to you!
2007-03-19 13:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by jabeez77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to the Drs. You said you are breastfeeding so its not the formula. You said its mostly at night so the breastmilk seems well tolerated during the day, maybe gas or colic. rub his tummy, lay him on his tummy across your knee, use the drops. Sounds like maybe colic. I heard to try cat nip tea or gripe water which you can find at a health food store but please ask your Dr before giving these because I have only heard of it and dont know if its safe!
2007-03-19 13:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by jon jon's girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So glad you are nursing! Does sound a bit like colic, which is sad and unpleasant, but will pass in a few weeks.
Some things to try:
+bicycling his legs. Lay him on your lap with his head towards your knees and move his legs as if her were peddling.
+carry him face down draped over your arm with his head near your elbow and his tummy in your palm. Pat his back and bounce very gently, it may help comfort him.
+get a sling and carry him tummy to tummy with you or his daddy.
+get and read or watch a copy of "the Happiest Babay on the BLock" by Dr. Harvey Karp it was a life saver when my son had colic for 3 months!-(
If he is still gassy, try eliminating dairy from your diet for 2 weeks. This is a main culpret in food sensitivities. There are other foods you can try to eliminate if all else fails.
2007-03-19 13:24:09 · answer #5 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His tummy is getting adjusted to eating food(milk). Breast milk can be very gassy. Colic, when they cry for periods at a time , usually at night, is a short phase and they grow out of it by 3-4 months. Mylecon works. Also, take in mind the foods you eat (he wil eventually adjust) but watch caffeine, beans, brussels sprouts, broccoli, and other foods that give YOU gas-they will surely give him gas. My 3 month old has the same issue for about two weeks, but is fine now.
2007-03-19 13:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by glazeddonut27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like Colic which is what that is called when a baby is first born. My Son had this and he was very uncomfortable. His Grandfather suggested Peppermint water in his bottle. and it worked.
What he did was to take a peppermint candy. Place it in a bottle of room temperature tap water. Then wait till the peppermint was disolved from the candy. He then took out the candy part and gave the bottle to my son.
There is something in Peppermint that sooths a stomache ache and gas.
Give it a try, you'll be glad that you did. I know I was so glad for some peace and quiet. and the baby was happy.
Mom Lisa - Now 45 and my son is 24!
2007-03-19 13:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My son was the same way when I was breastfeeding. Make sure your not eating anything that could be giving him gas. Sometimes it could be almost anything! The gas drops helped a little bit. Also try taking his legs and pushing them gently toward his stomach, this can help to relieve the gas.
Good Luck!
2007-03-19 13:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a very hard time with both of my babies when breast-feeding (constipation, gas, pain...and throw in a little reflux too.). With my first one, I put him on soy formula and it solved our problems. With the second one, I was bound and determined to figure out what her problem was, and just kept on breast feeding her, even though she was miserable, for 3 months. I tried EVERYTHING, trust me...and I'm sorry to say that nothing worked. By about the 8th week she started to snap out of her misery. What I've learned is that my babies have to sort of "grow" out of their issues with breast milk. My advice is to discuss this with your doctor and try what the doctor recommends, and even some things you read from other Mothers such as adjusting your diet; no alcohol, no caffeine, no dairy, no spices, no green leafy veggies, no peanut butter,etc. It is such a pain, but if you are set on breastfeeding, try all this and see if it makes a difference. Also, Milicon and other drops may help with gas, but they won't help with constipation. I'm sorry your little guy is so miserable, and I'm sure you're worn out and frustrated. I've totally been there..TWICE. Good luck, and I hope everything gets better for both of you!
2007-03-19 13:15:59 · answer #9 · answered by julesl68 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My kids liked being swadled tightly.
The vibration in the bouncy chair/basinet seemed to comfort.
In a breastfeeding support group, I go the advice to massage the word "LOVE" upside down on baby's lower abdomen. This worked too!
2007-03-19 13:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by Marjery B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋