Most of the time, we see that the belly of a newborn baby looks swollen, even for babies aged 2 to 3, the belly still appears large. This will make many inexperienced mothers very nervous. What should we do if the newborn baby has a big belly?
It is generally normal for a newborn baby to have a large belly. Because babies use abdominal breathing, a lot of air is concentrated in their stomachs when they breathe. Therefore, normal newborn infants have abdominal swelling, presenting a slight "frog shaped abdomen". Under normal circumstances, babies have a large belly because they are still young and their internal organs have not fully developed and are not in the appropriate position, but are concentrated in the abdomen.
Mothers can give babies abdominal massages to help them expel air from their stomachs and make them more comfortable. Usually, it is necessary to massage the baby's abdomen clockwise for 5 minutes. It also helps to apply windproof oil to the abdomen and cover it with a hot towel, which helps with gastrointestinal peristalsis and gas expulsion, improving digestion and absorption function.
In this case, if the ecological conditions such as feeding, sleep, urination, and defecation of the baby are normal, there is no need to worry excessively or intervene excessively. But if it is abnormal and the baby's mental state is not good, often crying, then the baby may be in a state of illness, so you must take the baby to the hospital for a check-up.
