How to relieve baby's gassiness?

amother

Thu, Jan 14 2021, 10:17 pm

amother [ Cerulean ] wrote:

Gripe water never worked for any of my babies.
I think newborns are gassy no matter what mom eats.

I had two other ones like this. with one I remember starving myself by cutting out food after food and nothing helped. I lost all my pregnancy weight right away because I was off so many foods.
with the other one (I had a calmer baby in between) I pretty much didnt even try because of my last expereince. and now with this one I'm torn, trying to help her but I'm going crazy anyway from her screaming, at least let me eat whatever is available.

amother

Thu, Jan 14 2021, 10:22 pm

amother [ Lemon ] wrote:

Take a digestive enzyme 30 minutes before meals.

I just ordered it. hope this helps.

amother

Cerulean

Thu, Jan 14 2021, 10:23 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I just ordered it. hope this helps.

Please don't give enzymes without running it by your pediatrician first.

amother

Lemon

Thu, Jan 14 2021, 10:23 pm

amother [ Cerulean ] wrote:

Please don't give enzymes without running it by your pediatrician first.

This is for mom to take. Not baby.

amother

Lemon

Thu, Jan 14 2021, 10:25 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I just ordered it. hope this helps.

Enzymedica digest gold is the best one.

amother

Thu, Jan 14 2021, 10:25 pm

amother [ Cerulean ] wrote:

Please don't give enzymes without running it by your pediatrician first.

its for me to take before eating. ive taken them throughout my pregnancy but stopped when I ran out shortly after the birth. her post reminded me about it

amother

Thu, Jan 14 2021, 10:26 pm

amother [ Lemon ] wrote:

Enzymedica digest gold is the best one.

yup thats the one I took previously and ordered now. with prime it should be here in two days and hopefully I'll see some improvement in baby a day or two later.

amother

Cerulean

Thu, Jan 14 2021, 10:27 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

its for me to take before eating. ive taken them throughout my pregnancy but stopped when I ran out shortly after the birth. her post reminded me about it

Oh, I thought it's for baby. Hope it helps.

amother

Lemon

Thu, Jan 14 2021, 10:48 pm

OP I looked up the enzymes again and Enzymedica digest spectrum is even better, it contains a special enzyme that helps break down gluten and casein, which the digestgold doesn’t.

L K

Thu, Jan 14 2021, 10:56 pm

Frumme wrote:

Cycling! Cycle your baby's legs and every now and then press the thighs up into her belly. It helps to get the gas moving and release pressure.

This!!!
I do a variation: grab babies knees and gently but firmly bend legs and press into the stomach. Gas will come right out. You can wiggle the legs side to side a bit, while still holding at the knees, to help move gas around and release it.
Repeat until everything is out and baby feels better.

amother

Fri, Jan 15 2021, 11:02 am

amother [ Lemon ] wrote:

OP I looked up the enzymes again and Enzymedica digest spectrum is even better, it contains a special enzyme that helps break down gluten and casein, which the digestgold doesn’t.

for next time Smile

essgee

Fri, Jan 15 2021, 11:09 am

btw OP, dairy can take around 2 weeks to see a difference. try being off dairy for 2 weeks, dont give up and see what happens

andrea levy

Fri, Jan 15 2021, 12:26 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I'm exclusively breastfeeding. which food/drink should I avoid to prevent baby's gassiness?

If you are breastfeeding exclusively then gas can often mean that the baby is getting too much fore milk which is higher in sugar. I would look up Jack Newman’s instructions on breast compression and also nurse ig one side at a time to make sure that the baby is getting enough of the hind milk which is lower in sugar and higher in fat.

amother

Fri, Jan 15 2021, 12:46 pm

andrea levy wrote:

I already nurse only one side

andrea levy

Fri, Jan 15 2021, 12:50 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I already nurse only one side

That’s great! Then try breast compression after the flow slows dow to keep pulling out the fattier hind milk. This is a very common cause of gas in babies.

amother

Fri, Jan 15 2021, 12:51 pm

andrea levy wrote:

That’s great! Then try breast compression after the flow slows dow to keep pulling out the fattier hind milk. This is a very common cause of gas in babies.

k thanks, pretty simple thing to try Wink

andrea levy

Fri, Jan 15 2021, 2:38 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

k thanks, pretty simple thing to try Wink

It is. Look up dr. Jack Newman on google he has free info

snowflake1

Fri, Jan 15 2021, 4:00 pm

I used colic calm and it worked very well. Mylicon drops did not help. It is very expensive though but worth it
Also, check for tung Tie or lip tie this could cause baby to swallow air if they don’t have a good seal