People often say that children are the hearts of mothers, and whenever a baby experiences even the slightest discomfort, mothers become extremely anxious. And babies cannot avoid various small problems during their growth process, such as many babies farting and crying, which can be very frustrating for mothers. Let's learn together with the editor about what happens when babies fart and cry.
What's going on with the baby farting and crying
When a baby farts and cries, it is likely a sign of indigestion because their gastrointestinal function is not yet fully developed, making it easy for them to experience bloating after eating. Mothers can use liquids such as tea oil to gently massage their baby's belly, preferably in a clockwise direction around the navel, and then press down from top to bottom. Alternatively, mothers can rub their hands against each other to feel warm and hot before starting to press. Pay attention not to be too heavy, to avoid hurting the baby. Additionally, burping after finishing milk can help the baby expel gas.
What are the situations when babies fart
1. If there is constant flatulence, farting, or hiccups, it is a sign of indigestion in babies. It is recommended to reduce milk intake, increase the amount of plain water fed, and reduce the intake of fat and high protein foods.
2. Empty fart, intermittent and continuous farting without odor, mostly caused by increased intestinal peristalsis due to hunger after gastrointestinal emptying. At this time, you may also hear intermittent bowel sounds, indicating that the child is hungry and should be fed in a timely manner.
3. Excessive flatulence and feces are often caused by children eating foods with high starch content. At this time, it is advisable to reduce the consumption of foods with high starch content and increase protein and fat foods appropriately. Otherwise, it will affect the normal development of the child.
The problem of excessive flatulence is very common in daily life, and most of it is a normal physiological manifestation. But when babies frequently fart or cry abnormally, mothers should take it seriously and quickly identify the cause of their excessive flatulence and crying to avoid digestive system diseases. Timely treatment should be given to babies to promote their healthy development.
