What to do if your newborn baby has a swollen belly

The body resistance of a newborn is the weakest, so special care must be taken at this time, otherwise problems will easily arise. In daily life, many parents find that their babies have abdominal distension and are always crying. This phenomenon is very easy to occur in newborns. There are many reasons for this, and we must respond correctly. So, what should you do if your newborn baby has a bloated belly? Let’s look at the solution below.

1. Eat a balanced diet

If breast milk contains too much sugar, the sugar will ferment excessively in the baby's stomach and easily cause bloating in the baby. At this time, mothers should pay attention to limiting their sugar intake. In addition, if it is suspected that the baby may eat something that causes bloating, then the breastfeeding mother should eat foods that do not cause bloating.

2. Develop good eating habits

Don't let your baby be hungry for too long before feeding him. If babies are hungry for too long, they will eat too much, and eating too much can easily lead to bloating. Therefore, feed your baby on time and gently massage your baby's back after feeding to promote burping. It helps to expel gas from the baby's stomach through the esophagus.

3. Abdominal massage

Moderate massage can promote peristalsis and gas discharge, thereby relieving baby's bloating. The specific method is to wash your hands first, 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 gentle, otherwise it will be uncomfortable for your baby.

4. If you have abnormal abdominal distension, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

In short, if your baby's tummy is distended and hard, plus the baby seems uncomfortable and is vomiting or wheezing, the situation is even worse. If there is abdominal distension, parents should pay special attention and take care of the baby as soon as possible.

5. Home care

Using wind-repelling oil on the abdomen and covering it with a warm towel can also help. These help gastrointestinal motility and gas discharge to improve digestion and absorption functions.