Why does my baby keep kicking?

Newborn babies often kick their legs vigorously. Mothers don’t need to worry, as this is a sign of the baby’s good health. Babies grow faster during infancy, and they stretch their legs to grow. If the baby keeps kicking the mother's belly during feeding, the feeding posture may make the baby feel uncomfortable. The mother can change her feeding posture appropriately, or just pick up the baby and pat him/her.

1. This situation is generally normal. It is normal for newborn babies to twist and turn and struggle until their faces turn red. This is very normal, especially for babies in the first few months after birth. Sometimes their faces turn red when they struggle. As long as the baby's vital signs (breathing, heart rate, body temperature, etc.) are normal, there is no need to worry. Since babies are born relatively quickly during infancy, it will cause changes in their bodies. You don't need to worry too much about this situation.

2. It may be caused by the baby's discomfort due to bad feeding posture. Adjust the feeding posture. It is best to sit for general feeding. Try to avoid lying down for feeding, as it may easily cause otitis media or other bad habits. When the mother first starts breastfeeding, her nipples are small and short, which makes it difficult for the baby to suck. This situation will improve over time. Be sure to clean your nipples before and after feeding to keep them clean.

3. The baby kicks his legs hard and is also irritable. First, pick up the baby and pat his back to see if he is burping milk. Just feed after the burp. Secondly, if the situation is still the same, it is recommended to go to the hospital to check the trace elements to see if the baby is calcium deficient. If so, you can give the baby some calcium supplements and take the baby out to bask in the sun more often.

4. If the child has a thick tongue coating and is also experiencing vomiting, abdominal distension, and poor bowel movements, indigestion should be considered and the child needs to be given some medicine to aid digestion. If the child is breastfed, the mother needs to pay attention to diet and avoid eating raw, cold, fatty, or greasy foods. If your child is fed with milk powder, you may need to try a different brand if necessary.