What is gas?
Gas (flatus) is made in the stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy. All people pass gas, some people more than others. It is normal to pass gas from 6 to 20 times per day.
Relieving belly (abdominal) gas in your baby
Try the following tips to relieve gas in your baby during and after feeding.
- Use the proper position during feeding.
Feed your baby in a partially upright position. After feeding, put them in a baby seat for about 15 to 30 minutes. Be sure to burp your baby during and after feeding.
- Massage your baby.
Lay your baby on their belly across your lap and massage their back after feeding.
- Give medicine as prescribed.
If your child's doctor suggests medicine to reduce gas, use it exactly as prescribed.
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