What to do if the baby’s belly is bloated
Infant gas is a common problem for many new parents, especially in the first few months of life. Flatulence not only makes the baby uncomfortable, but may also cause crying, restless sleep and other problems. The following are the hot topics and practical solutions for infant flatulence in the past 10 days across the Internet. The content is presented in structured data to help parents deal with it scientifically.
1. Common causes of bloating in babies
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Immature digestive system | The intestinal function of babies is not yet perfect and they are prone to gas accumulation. |
| Improper feeding methods | Breastfeeding too fast or having a nipple hole that is too large or too small can lead to air inhalation. |
| food allergy | Allergens (such as milk, soy) in a breastfeeding mother's diet may trigger gas. |
| excessive crying | Inhaling too much air when crying can aggravate flatulence. |
2. How to judge whether the baby has bloating?
| Symptoms | performance |
|---|---|
| Frequent crying | Especially after feeding or at night. |
| distended abdomen | My belly feels hard to the touch. |
| kick or curl up | Try to relieve discomfort through movement. |
| Fart a lot | Accompanied by difficulty in defecation or smelly farts. |
3. Effective methods to relieve infant bloating
1. Adjust feeding methods
· When breastfeeding, make sure your baby latches on properly and avoid breathing in air.
· For bottle feeding, choose an anti-colic nipple and tilt it 45 degrees during feeding.
· Burp after feeding: hold the baby upright and pat the baby's back gently for 5-10 minutes.
2. Massage and exercise
·Abdominal massage:Gently massage your baby's belly clockwise to promote exhaust.
·Leg kick exercise:Let your baby lie down, hold his ankles and do a bicycle pedaling motion.
3. Diet adjustment (breastfeeding mothers)
| Foods to avoid | Recommended alternatives |
|---|---|
| milk, dairy products | Lactose-free or plant-based milk |
| beans, onions | Hypoallergenic vegetables such as pumpkins and carrots |
| Coffee, carbonated drinks | Warm water, herbal tea |
4. Medications and Auxiliary Tools
·Probiotics:Choose probiotics specifically designed for babies after consulting your doctor.
·Simethicone:Safe and effective physical exhaust medicine, but you need to follow the doctor's advice.
4. When do you need medical treatment?
If your baby has the following symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time:
· If the crying continues for more than 2 hours, comforting is ineffective;
· Vomiting, fever or bloody stools;
· Slow weight gain or refusal to eat.
5. Hot topics of discussion on the entire network
In the past 10 days, hot topics on social media about infant gas include:
· Practical video of the "airplane hug" posture (more than 500,000 likes on Douyin);
· Controversy over dietary taboos for breastfeeding mothers (120 million Weibo topic views);
· Brand evaluation of baby probiotics (Xiaohongshu has a collection of 100,000+).
Summary:Although bloating in babies is common, it can mostly be alleviated with scientific care. Parents need to observe patiently and respond comprehensively with feeding, massage and medical advice. If symptoms persist, be sure to consult a professional doctor promptly.
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