What to do if a newborn baby has a bloated belly?

It is very common for newborn babies to have a bloated belly, and it is also a concern for many parents. Looking at the baby's bloated belly, as a new mother, I don't know what to do. In fact, the baby's belly is bloated because the baby's gastrointestinal function is not perfect, and the digestion and absorption functions are not very good. Let's see what to do when encountering this situation?

What to do if a one-month-old baby has bloating

What should I do if my baby has bloating? Babies with bloating need a balanced diet and good eating habits. Do not let the baby be hungry for too long before feeding. You can do moderate abdominal massage to promote intestinal motility and gas discharge. If the baby's stomach is abnormally bloated, you need to seek medical attention in time. Using wind-repellent oil on the baby's abdomen and covering it with a warm towel can also help. These help gastrointestinal motility and gas discharge to improve digestion and absorption function.

1. Eat a balanced diet

If breast milk contains too much sugar, the sugar will ferment excessively in the baby's stomach and can easily cause the baby to have intestinal gas. At this time, the mother should pay attention to limiting her sugar intake. In addition, if you suspect that your eating may cause your baby's bloating, then breastfeeding mothers should eliminate suspicious foods such as beans, corn, sweet potatoes, cauliflower and spicy foods from their diet.

2. Develop eating habits

Don't let your baby be hungry for too long before feeding. If your baby is hungry for too long, he will suck too quickly and swallow a lot of air. Therefore, you should feed your baby on time, and after feeding, gently pat your baby's back to promote burping and allow gastrointestinal gas to be discharged from the esophagus.

3. Abdominal massage

Moderate massage can promote intestinal peristalsis and gas discharge, thereby relieving baby's bloating. The specific method is to wash your hands, then use your palms to gently massage the baby's belly in a clockwise direction with the baby's belly button as the center. Each massage lasts about 5 minutes. Your hands should be warm and the pressure should be moderate, otherwise it may make your baby uncomfortable.