2 day old plz need advice does he need a doctor?

Question

my baby is 2 days old, he was on breast milk until today and have changed to bottle, tonight we have tried to put him to sleep and it seems he still has a lot of wind that he cant bring up. hes fine every position except if we lay him on his back, thats wen it seems he feels this feeling the most. also he seems to be breathing a lot deaper. DO YOU THINK THIS IS JUST WIND?? if yes then o i wind him all throu night till brings up or just try and let him settle as best he can?? any advice is much appreciated thankyou

Answer 1

just go to doctors office for a check up or something. gl 4 ur baby.

Answer 2

Hi! He needs to be swaddled. Whenever newborns are put flat on their backs, they feel as if they are falling. So if you wrap him up tightly in a soft and snug blanket, he'll be fine. Be sure that the temp in your house is warm (if it is cold climate where you live) or that the room is at a comfortable temp. Babies get cold easily in the first weeks, so keep him bundled well. As for his bottles, just be sure to burp him every oz. He doesn't have to burp everytime but try to get him to rid the bubbles. That causes gas. I recommend Similac or Nestle Good Start for babies this small because it is better on their tummy. If you think it is related to his formula or can't figure out why he is having a hard time, then ask the pediatric doc. Be calm. I know you are very worried and new at this process but he will be fine and if he misses a bottle, it certainly isn't going to hurt him. He is stronger than you think. Rock him, and have a lot of skin to skin contact especially mom because the heartbeat is soothing to him and what he is most secure with hearing. You can hold him against your chest while you also recline to get some sleep. Everything will be fine. Just be calm, remember to check basic things, like his diaper, feedings, and keep him comfortable. Don't worry about bathing him everyday because at this point he just needs a sponge bath and freshening up. Keep him close to you and when you need a break, put him in a swing or in a cozy carrier for a while. Follow your instincts and you'll do fine. Mothers are always right about their babies.

Answer 3

Why did you stop breastfeeding? Was there a problem with you? Babies need that, you know. That's why Nature put them there. Your baby is probably feeling badly being so abruptly weaned. That should be done gradually and with care. He may have an allergy to soy formula, as my son did, or the formula may just taste yucky or it may be hard to digest and make his tummy hurt. And he should sleep on his back, I think that is the latest in avoiding crib death. He's just tiny and very young. It will not hurt anything for you to hold him and try to comfort him when he cries. When you burp him, does he burp a good burp? Have you tried wrapping his blanket snugly around him (not TIGHT, just snug). You may want to call Ask-A-Nurse in your area (they're in the Yellow Pages usually) or your pediatrician's office before it's late. Get some advice from a doctor who's seen him already. Who delivered him? And you're home already? At his age, mine and I were both still at the hospital and the nurses made sure things went right. Goodness how things have sped up these days! And with no advice, weaning already, and so on. Get advice!

Answer 4

It may well be wind if he's switched to the bottle from breast-it happened to my baby! (I couldn't produce enough milk myself and couldn't breastfeed any more!)

Make sure you use a bottle with an anti-colic teat on it to prevent and/or reduce the intake of wind for starters. The Tommy Tippee Closer To Nature ones are good, as are Dr Browns.
You can also use Infacol on baby before a feed.

My son had terrible wind as a newborn, and it scared me a few times as he seemed to have problems breathing with it.
Infacol before a feed works a treat though and before you know it he'll be burping like a five year old! :)

My son is now 3 months and brings most of his wind up himself. If you try the above and it doesn't work, pop your son to the doctors and see if they can find anything bothering him.

Answer 5

Get some Ovol, or Gripe Water to help reduce his gas. It's just a mint (Ovol) or Licorice (Gripe water) flavoured liquid that helps settle their stomachs naturally.

Get "The Wedge", baby pillows. It's a set of wedge shaped pillows you can use to keep your son safely on his side. It's more comfortable for him and safer if he regurgitates milk.

You swaddle the baby before placing them on their side in the wedge. You can leave their arms free and place the wedge low enough for him to move his arms a bit. When you do the middle of the night feedings, change the side he's sleeping on.

When he has his afternoon naps after a light feeding, he can be on his back.

This way you're alert if he burps milk up. Also, his head will be shaped normally with the alternating sleep positions. People go way overboard with the back only sleeping. Other positions can be safely used, they just need the wedge.

My husband has the best shoulder for getting baby gas out. He really puts them high up there and it never fails to produce a burp.

Anyway, Good luck and CONGRATULATIONS!

Also, tid bit of advice. Try using a sling carrier, they're heaven for arms exhaused from hours of rocking, walking and bouncing.

Answer 6

My boy got terrible gas from certain brands of formula. I hated changing as much as we did, but we had to until we found one that suited him, that he wasn't gassy on. I know breast milk is best, and I did breast feed for a few weeks, but we had to change to bottles...not my choice.
I would call the baby's doctor and see what they recommend for the gas, if that's all it is. The poor guy has to sleep, as do you. But I imagine you'll end up changing formula. Most likely something low in iron...boys don't need as much as girls and iron will make them gassy and crampy. We ended up switching to a formula with no added iron and he's doing great. He's a big boy, above average, and very smart. The doctor says he's quite well advanced for his age. So little iron didn't affect his growing or his development. After we told the doctor the change in his formula, she said it was good and she didn't know why they try to plug babies so full of iron, most of them can't handle that much.

Answer 7

Unfortunately formula milk isnt as easy to digest as breast milk and babies who have had breast milk then move onto formula milk can mean they have a few days of a sore tummy and lots of extra wind. Is he windy after every feed or at specific times? Try giving him a warm bath to relieve some discomfort, you can also try some colic medicine, available from pharmacy, to help him with his wind. Or gripe water which you can buy in many supermarkets is also supposed to be good for relieving wind. Allow your baby some time on their tummy to try and let some wind out too, ensure you are with your baby at all times when they are lying on their tummy. If you are still really worried then take him to your gp.

Answer 8

The proteins in formula are different to the proteins in breastmilk. They pass through the gut in a different way and can cause problems. Why did you stop breastfeeding after one day? Your milk won't have even come in yet. I would really recommend that you go and see a breastfeeding counsellor and get this problem sorted out.

Answer 9

I don't know what you mean by wind, but you should at least call your child's pediatrician. It sounds similar to something mine did at around a week old and we had to put him to sleep in his swing instead of flat on his back, he was congested from all the fluids at birth. Try burping him and check his mouth and nose to make sure there is nothing blocking his airway.

Answer 10

It most likely is a reaction to the different proteins in formula vs. breast milk. (Reflux disease (GERD) is becoming increasingly common in infants; you may be dealing with this, too.) Babies really are intended to be sustained by what nature provided.

As a mother of four, I would recommend going back to nursing until you are able to get him into his pediatrician and see if there are food allergies, or other issues, coming into play.

I know nursing is really tough -- and can be painful, too. Try not to give up after such a short time; come back and ask for help if you need it.

Congratulations, and good luck.

Answer 11

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