Causes of gas pain in babies are a matter of various opinions. The problem may stem from the baby swallowing air, the mother consuming gas-producing food items before breastfeeding, or other reasons. This issue disrupts the baby's peace and negatively affects their sleep and feeding routine, while also tiring and unsettling the mother. However, this is not an unsolvable problem. Although there is no definitive treatment or magical method, there are certain actions to take to relieve the baby's gas, and some herbal mixtures can also be used. These methods often work, but if you think your baby is experiencing a lot of pain and standard solutions are not effective, you should take them to the doctor without wasting time. Additionally, it may be beneficial to consult a doctor before trying any herbal method or one of the gas drops sold on the market.
The Easiest Way to Relieve Baby's Gas: Holding on the Shoulder
*First, let’s emphasize that you should perform this action immediately after breastfeeding without wasting time on things like covering your chest. If too much time passes, the gas begins to pass into the baby's digestive system.
*Place a clean cloth or gauze on your shoulder. This will prevent dust from entering the baby's mouth from there.
*Lift the baby right after they stop breastfeeding and place them on your shoulder. Make sure the baby's stomach is in full contact with your shoulder.
*With one hand, support the baby's back and with the other, gently pat their bottom from bottom to top. Continue this until you are sure the gas has been released.
This effective gas relief technique will often help the baby release gas easily if applied correctly.
Another Method for Gas Relief: Sitting on the Lap
One of the ways to relieve the baby's gas is to sit them on your lap facing outward and gently pat their back or rub it. You should also support the baby under the armpit with your other hand.
Relieving Gas by Holding the Baby in Your Arm
Place the baby's head on your arm with their face down. During this time, make sure to support their head, neck, and the upper part of their chest with your hand. With your other hand, rub or gently pat their back.
Massage with Bitter Apple Oil
Massaging the soles of the baby's feet and around their belly with bitter apple oil may be effective.
Massage with Warm Olive Oil
You can try massaging your baby's belly with warm olive oil to relieve gas pain.
Placing the Baby on Their Stomach May Be Effective
Many doctors do not find it appropriate for babies to sleep in a stomach-down position. However, laying the baby in this position for 5-10 minutes after feeding may facilitate gas release. During this time, you should keep your baby under observation.
Herbal Mixture for Gas Pain from Suna Dumankaya
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of fennel
1 teaspoon of chamomile
1 teaspoon of anise
Application:
Boil the above ingredients with 200 grams of water for 5 minutes. Give your baby 1 teaspoon of this mixture, which you brewed like tea, every day.
The Baby May Spit Up Excess Milk While Relieving Gas
Sometimes babies continue to suckle even after they are full. In this case, the baby may spit up this excess milk while the gas is being released. Therefore, you should not panic. This is a normal situation and not a sign of illness.
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