Remedy?
Signs?
Consider carrying your baby more throughout
the day, more so in the evenings to reduce
their crying. The gentle jostling seems
to help gas make an exit from the system.
Sometimes hold baby gently but securely
over your arm in the face down position,
known as 'gas hold' position. Tummy time
also helps baby; pressure placed on the
abdomen eliminates the gas from the system.
Laying baby on his back and bicycling his
legs in the air also helps. Burp your baby
after every feed. Avoid vigorous play with
your baby after their feeds; instead encourage
quiet time after feeding baby
Burping
techniques?
By proper positioning -- keeping the lips
well flanged around the nipple for breast
feeders, or by keeping the bottle from accumulating
air in the nipple for bottle feeders, air
entry may be reduced. Ensure you are using
the correct teat size. Too large a teat
will cause baby to drink too fast and small
teats will cause them to gulp air. Frequent
burping say once between each ounce for
bottle feeders, or twice per breast for
breast feeders will help eliminate much
of the air that made it to the stomach.
Burp your baby up against your shoulder,
face down across your lap, or sitting upright
on your lap, supporting her head and chest
as you gently pat her back.
Consult with your pediatrician if the problem
becomes difficult to handle despite your
efforts. |
