Question 1

should i take him to the er or his doctor my 7wk old son has been crying for the last 4hrs nonstop. he wasnt eating nor taking his pacifer. i've given him mylicol infants gas relief drops and tried a warm bath but nothing is helping. he weighs 13lbs and 5

Accepted Answer

By : By the date of this post about 4 days has gone by, so hopefully you have made contact with the doctor and your baby is better by now. For the future, and for others reading this post, if your baby seems very irritable and uncomfortable, and your instinct tells you that something is wrong you should contact your doctor. A phone call to the doctor's office after hours will put you through to a nurse or on call doctor. They will ask you a series of questions and advise you on the next best course of action (er visit or next day doctor's appointment).
Take good care.

Question 2

my 2 week old is in extreme discomfort due to gas build up at night. he stays up moaning and crying between 1-4am until he passes gas/poos eventually.
baby is exclusively breastfed!

Accepted Answer

Possibly underfed,: reflux, thirsty, or maybe another cause, try to supplement if not getting enough, plain water if thirsty, and reflux precautions: laying the baby at 30 degrees, etc.. If not solving the problem, call/see the pediatrician, best wishes

Question 3

1 month old baby has stomach gas and gave him some gas relief drops but keeps crying what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Crying baby: Rub your baby's tummy in clock wise manner to help also.  Is this crying a regular occurance?  Something else maybe going on with your baby. Talk to your pediatrician, because there are many things that it could be.

Question 4

my baby is heaving gas problem he is not sleeping crying a lot please tell me any solution his age is 1 n half n tell me gasi foods to avoid?

Accepted Answer

So called "colic" : Is the first sign of oxidative stress that involves the brain, making him irritable. He badly needs some vitamins and you may have to change the diet, particularly stop sugar.

Question 5

baby (3 weeks) crying when she pushes to poop (only gas comes out). last dirty nappy was 5 days ago. what can i do/give her to ease her pain. im a first time mom so not sure if it's normal or should i be worried. normal pee nappies and she's eating.

Accepted Answer

Constipation: It is common to get constipated in the beginning with feedings, formula or breast feeding.
You can use a glycerin suppository getting it over the counter in the pharmacy.
Use 1 suppository after 3-4 d of pain, no stopping until better. You can also use gripe water OTC as well.

Question 6

why do infants get gas?

Accepted Answer

Multiple factors: Infants naturally produce gas as part of the digestive process.  Gas is a natural byproduct of both breast milk and formula.  Breastfed babies may also produce more gas according to what is in mom's diet.  Legumes, some vegetables and sometimes dairy products may lead to increased gas in your baby.  Babies also get gas from swallowing air during feeding. This is why burping is important.

Question 7

how to relieve infant gas?

Accepted Answer

Simethicone: Over the counter simethicone drops (mylicon or infant gas drops). Are perfectly safe. The dose is 0.3 ml every 3 hrs as needed. If you are breast feeding take a look at your diet. Anything that makes you gassy may have the same effect on baby!  If symptoms continue on the drops, talk to your pediatrician. Good luck!

Question 8

how early can an infant take gas drops?

Accepted Answer

Any age: Children's gas drops (most contain Simethicone &amp; others are "homeopathic") are often okay to give to young infants, including newborns.  However, you should read the indications &amp; instructions for any product and consult your Pediatrician if you feel something more serious could be going on.

Question 9

11 week old health infant is almost always fussing& crying during forumla feeding?

Accepted Answer

Reply: Formula intolerance may be a possibility but make sure you are preparing the formula as directed. Keep am eye on his weight gain that shows you if he is gaining enough calories.

Question 10

do infant gas drips cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

No: Infant gas drops (simethacone) do not cause constipation. There are simply a soapy material that allows gas bubbles to join together.Failure to stool on a regular basis, intake of foods like applesauce or cereal are more likely culprets.

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Should i take him to the er or his doctor my 7wk old son has been crying for the last 4hrs nonstop. he wasnt eating nor taking his pacifer. i've given him mylicol infants gas relief drops and tried a warm bath but nothing is helping. he weighs 13lbs and 5

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My 2 week old is in extreme discomfort due to gas build up at night. he stays up moaning and crying between 1-4am until he passes gas/poos eventually. baby is exclusively breastfed!

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1 month old baby has stomach gas and gave him some gas relief drops but keeps crying what can i do?

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My baby is heaving gas problem he is not sleeping crying a lot please tell me any solution his age is 1 n half n tell me gasi foods to avoid?

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Baby (3 weeks) crying when she pushes to poop (only gas comes out). last dirty nappy was 5 days ago. what can i do/give her to ease her pain. im a first time mom so not sure if it's normal or should i be worried. normal pee nappies and she's eating.

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11 week old health infant is almost always fussing& crying during forumla feeding?

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