Some people may find farting very awkward, but in fact, there is no such thing as it. Farting is a completely normal physiological reaction, and both adults and children will fart. Farting is the body expelling gas outward. Some mothers just want to know what's wrong with a 2-year-old baby's smelly farting? Let's take a look at the answer to this question together.
What's wrong with a 2-year-old baby farting and smelling
Baby flatulence is a manifestation of indigestion, and flatulence is a physiological phenomenon and an important signal reflecting the baby's gastrointestinal condition. Babies in infancy are prone to intestinal bloating, flatulence, and frequent crying due to immature gastrointestinal development and uncoordinated intestinal peristalsis. This phenomenon is medically known as infantile colic, which usually occurs 2-3 weeks after birth and gradually improves after 3-4 months. So parents need to understand this developmental issue in their babies, try to keep them in a comfortable position as much as possible, and assist them in exhaling.
What to do if a baby has intestinal bloating
1. Gently press and massage the baby's belly in a clockwise direction. This can promote the movement of the baby's intestines and encourage the air in the intestines to be expelled from the body through farting.
2. Let the child lie on your forearm, with your wrist against the child's stomach, and free up one hand to do something else. One disadvantage of this posture is that it can cause the child to spit milk on the ground or on your arm.
3. Try to choose not to burp your baby when they are too full. For artificial feeding, you can burp half of the baby before feeding the other half. For breastfeeding, you can finish one milk and burp the other to slow down the baby's swallowing and reduce the amount of air they ingest. As for the methods of burping, there are not many here, mainly including upright, upright sitting, and side lying.
In fact, it is normal for babies to have intestinal problems. Parents don't need to worry about their 2-year-old baby farting and smelling. However, if the baby still looks like this after half a year old, it may indicate that there is a problem with the baby's body, possibly due to incomplete intestinal development. It is best to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner.
