A 2-year-old baby is in the exploratory stage and can eat a lot of things. They always want to eat a lot of things, but their digestive system is very delicate at this stage. If they don't pay attention to their diet, they are more likely to experience bloating. It is very common for 2-year-old babies to experience bloating nowadays, and mothers must have some understanding of how children can expel bloating. Let's take a look at some tips for 2-year-old children with bloating:
How to exhaust a 2-year-old baby with bloating:
1. You can lie flat on the bed after the baby takes a shower and rub their stomach clockwise to help them exhale. If it doesn't work, it's recommended to seek medical attention promptly;
2. Baby's bloating may be caused by poor diet. Firstly, it is important to control the diet, eat small and frequent meals, avoid overeating, and avoid consuming legumes and sweets. Local wet and hot compress with a towel can also increase intestinal peristalsis and promote exhaust. Eliminate legumes, cauliflower, and spicy foods from your daily diet, have a light diet, and eat more vegetables and fruits. Drink plenty of water and observe at all times whether the child's symptoms have improved;
3. Suggest extending the interval between meals and doing two 5-minute abdominal massages each time.
Reasons for a 2-year-old baby's belly swelling:
The digestive function of infants is not yet fully developed, therefore, various reasons may cause poor digestion in babies.
1. If the baby's intestinal peristalsis accelerates, there will be symptoms such as growling in the stomach and frequent flatulence. The reason may be: swallowing too much gas while breastfeeding, causing intestinal bloating;
2. The baby's formula is too cold, causing the baby's stomach to catch a cold and accelerating intestinal peristalsis;
3. Taking antibiotics for too long can disrupt the gut microbiota, causing abnormal fermentation and bloating of food in the intestine.
In summary, the main cause of belly swelling in 2-year-old babies is through eating, so parents must pay attention to their children's feeding methods. Control your baby's appetite, eat less snacks, consume foods rich in vitamins and other trace elements, and engage in outdoor activities to exercise more. Only in this way can a 2-year-old baby experience bloating and exhaust.
