Is it normal for children to fart?

Farting is a normal phenomenon. When people fart, it is the process of the body expelling gas. After the food people eat is digested by the stomach and intestines, a lot of gas will be produced at the same time. These gases will be discharged from the body through farting. If the child's digestive system is abnormal and there is a problem with the stomach and intestines, it may lead to increased gas and the child will fart a lot. So is it normal for children to fart?

It is not normal for babies to fart a lot. There are several reasons why babies fart a lot:

1. Smelly farts, constant farting or hiccups with a sour and smelly odor are signs of indigestion in babies. The amount of milk fed should be reduced, warm water should be added, and the intake of fat and high-protein foods should be reduced.

2. Empty farts, which are intermittent and continuous farts, but without any odor. It is mostly caused by increased intestinal motility due to hunger after the gastrointestinal tract is emptied, and bowel sounds can often be heard at this time. In this case, the child is hungry and should be fed in time.

3. Frequent farts and feces are often caused by children eating too much food with high starch content. At this time, the intake of food with high starch content should be reduced, and protein and fat food should be increased appropriately, otherwise it will affect the normal development of the child.

It is very common for babies to fart frequently during infancy. This is because the baby's gastrointestinal tract is immature, which can easily cause uncoordinated intestinal motility, leading to intestinal bloating, gurgling stomach sounds, frequent gas and farting, and frequent unexplained crying. Another possibility is that the baby inhales some air while feeding. If air is inhaled, it must be expelled, so the baby farts a lot, which is also normal. You can carefully observe whether the baby has any uncomfortable expressions or performance when farting. Some babies will twist their bodies when farting, as if they are uncomfortable, and their faces will become very red, which may be indigestion. If your baby does not feel uncomfortable and passes gas easily, then there is no need to worry. This is a sign that the baby's digestive system is functioning normally.