Baby cries while passing gas?
⚡ Short answer: Babies can cry while passing gas, which is quite a common situation.
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bir anne · Diapers & Digestion
baby cries while passing gas?
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Babies can cry while passing gas, which is quite a common situation. There are two basic reasons: Gas stretches the intestines causing discomfort, and babies can't yet use their abdominal muscles effectively to pass gas, which leads to crying.
It's usually more noticeable at these times: after nursing/bottle feeding, when lying on their back, or if they suddenly pull their legs to their belly and start crying.
A few things you can try:
- Hold the baby upright and gently pat their back to help them pass gas
- Move their legs in a bicycle motion
- Lay them on their back and gently bend their legs at the knees, pressing them toward the belly
- Do gentle clockwise massage on the belly
If crying is very intense, if the baby experiences the same pain every time passing gas, or if there's blood or mucus in the stool, I recommend consulting 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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