My baby burps a lot but gas still isn't coming out, why?
⚡ Short answer: A lot of burping usually releases the air from your baby's stomach, but lower gas is a different process: intestinal gas isn't from air swallowed during feeding—it's a natural result of digestion.
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bir anne · Diapers & Digestion
My baby burps a lot but her lower gas still isn't coming out and she's uncomfortable. Isn't burping enough, how do I move that gas?
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A lot of burping usually releases the air from your baby's stomach, but lower gas is a different process: intestinal gas isn't from air swallowed during feeding—it's a natural result of digestion. That's why burping won't release lower gas.
To ease lower gas, after feeding or when your baby seems uncomfortable, try:
- Laying her on her back and 'pedaling' her legs like riding a bike
- Gentle clockwise massage on her belly (starting from belly button, going outward)
- Holding her tummy-down in your forearm and gently bouncing her (the 'cradled infant' position)
If your baby is fussy, pulling legs to her belly, and her face is red with straining, these are colic-like signs or possible reflux. If fussiness lasts more than 3 hours per day, more than 3 days a week for 3+ weeks, talk to your pediatrician.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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