Children's gastrointestinal function is relatively weak, and once they eat the wrong food, they often experience bloating and abdominal pain. Baby's bloating and abdominal pain affect their normal eating habits and have an impact on their digestion and absorption. So what should be done for children with abdominal distension and pain?
1、 Improve the baby's respiratory function
The baby's chest and the posterior part of the lungs are relatively long, and the degree of compression on the lungs is the lightest when lying down, which is most in line with natural laws when breathing. Try to make the baby sleep on their stomach and help them breathe
Suggestion:
1. But when letting the baby sleep on their stomach, it is important to note that the child's blanket and pillow should be as soft as possible, while the bed and mattress should be slightly harder.
2. It is best for parents to guard the baby's side to prevent other accidents caused by burying their head in pillows or blankets. What should I do if my baby has bloating and abdominal pain
2、 Massage the baby
1. Mothers can help their babies with a slight abdominal massage, massaging in a circular, clockwise direction from right to left according to the direction of intestinal exhaust, which helps the baby's gastrointestinal peristalsis.
2. Because the baby's gastrointestinal development is not yet complete and peristalsis is poor, after about 10 minutes of massage by the mother, the baby can exhale.
3、 Drug therapy
Apply some peppermint oil or bloating cream to the baby to stimulate intestinal peristalsis and also help the baby exhale.
Attention: However, this situation should be evaluated and examined by a doctor before implementation. If the baby is sick and the mother does not understand the baby's condition, applying all-purpose oil or peppermint oil to the baby will actually cause greater stimulation to the baby's digestive system and unnecessary harm to the baby.
Suggestion: If the baby experiences bloating repeatedly and the situation is severe, it is necessary to seek medical treatment in a timely manner. After obtaining the doctor's consent, some auxiliary medications can be taken.
4、 Help children burp
Try to make the baby stop and burp during breaks between feeding, such as halfway through. Let the baby sit upright on your lap and gently pat their back until they burp.
Suggestion:
1. Place the baby slightly tilted on your forearm, with their face facing away from you, so that their legs ride on your elbows while their chin rests on your hand.
2. Another option is to have the child lie on their back in bed and help them gently kick their legs, just like pedaling a bicycle. However, it is important to note that this method must be attempted at least one and a half hours after breastfeeding.
5、 Balanced diet
After the baby starts to eat complementary foods, he can prepare more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as carrot Congee, vegetable Congee, fruit puree, etc., to increase the fiber in the intestines, promote gastrointestinal motility, and help defecate.
Attention: Do not always feed your baby high protein and overly refined foods to help them develop the good habit of drinking more water.
6、 Regular bowel movements
1. Lack of good bowel habits in babies can also easily lead to constipation.
2. Therefore, mothers should pay attention to observing their babies' bowel movements on a daily basis, recording the frequency and time of bowel movements each day.
3. Within about 4 months, you can try to stimulate bowel movements with a fixed "sh sh" or "hmm" sound, establish conditioned reflexes, and develop good habits of listening to sounds during bowel movements.
If your baby is experiencing bloating and abdominal pain, you can use the methods described in this article to alleviate their condition. Actually, many times babies don't need to take medication once they have problems. Some physical treatment methods can completely cure bloating and abdominal pain. You can give it a try.
