Gas in infants
How to avoid gases?
Breastfed babies swallow less gas because of the tight junction between the mouth and the mother's breast.
After eating, the indicated position would be upright to allow feeding to continue its normal course.
In this way, you will also prevent reflux.
Why is it important to get rid of gases?
The gas in the stomach occupies space that should be occupied by the milk, for this reason, while it is released, the baby must again be placed on the breast.
The gases that are not expelled cause great discomfort, generate pain and prevent the baby from sleeping peacefully.
Techniques to eliminate gases:
- Technique 1:
Drink vertically and give small back massages.
- Technique 2:
Place the baby in a vertical position, where the stomach presses against our shoulder and gently pat the lower back.
- Technique 3:
Place the baby in a sitting position, securely holding his back and head, turning him in a circular motion.
- Technique 4:
Place the baby face down lying on our legs and perform small back massages.
