How Do You Stop An Infant Gas Problem?
When an infant cries, it doesn’t always mean she needs to be changed or fed. Instead, your baby may be uncomfortable due to the amount of gas in her stomach. According to “The Everything Baby’s First Year Book,” air can accumulate in your baby’s stomach during an improper feeding, crying or while she has a gastrointestinal infection. There are a number of ways to stop your infant from producing excess gas, such as dietary changes, medication and feeding style adjustments. Adjust your feeding position. When breast-feeding, your baby may attempt to receive the milk quickly, which can result in swallowing large amounts of air. Reduce the amount of air swallowed by lying down while feeding her, according to “The Everything Baby’s First Year Book.” Change the bottle’s nipple. The current nipple used during feeding can cause your baby to swallow air. Switch the nipple, then test it on your baby. The best bottle nipple for your baby can be found through trial and error, and it may take a few
