Quick tip here. If your baby has bouts of intense crying and pulls his knees up to his chest, he's trying to tell you something : he may have gas! Just like a grown-up, a baby can feel bloated, full and have sharp abdominal discomfort.

Ideas to try

Try exercising baby's legs. Lay him on his back and pump his legs up and down as if he were riding a bike. Many mothers have found that this helps to stretch the stomach and relieve some of the cramping.

A 5- to 10-minute massage can help release trapped gas by encouraging baby's gastrointestinal system to do its job.

Breastfeed. Breastfed babies swallow less air than bottle-fed babies, so there are fewer bubbles in baby's tummy. (Just be aware of the foods you eat, because some foods like cabbage and broccoli can give your baby gas.)

Be patient. Your baby's digestive system is still developing, so it may take a few weeks before he gets used to eating. So if the gas is making him fussy, hold him or carry him in a sling.

Always check with your pediatrician if you're unsure about your baby's discomfort.

I'm off to Kota Bharu tomorrow until March 8th. So, I guess I won't be updating this till then. (Who knows I will? Hehe... Nah, better don't put too much hope). Till then, take care people. See ya!

Posted by Wan Mohd Fahimi @ 10:02 AM