Question 1

why do some babies have more gas than others?

Accepted Answer

They cry more: Gas! in babies, it comes from swallowing air while drinking milk and while crying. It comes back out as a burp, or it travels thru the gut and comes out the other end as flatus. "gas" doesn't cause crying, colic or fussiness. Conversely, crying causes "gas". Immaturity causes crying, some babies are more immature than others, they cry more, thus, they have more "gas". It goes away after 3 months.

Question 2

can you give babies caraway seeds to help with gas?

Accepted Answer

No: The only gas product that has been shown to be safe in babies is simethicone.

Question 3

when babies have gas, does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sometimes the gas causes the gastrointestinal tract to stretch to the point where the pain receptors are activated.So yes , gas may cause pain. But not always.

Question 4

can mirilax cause gas in babies?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Gas in babies is either swallowed air, or from incomplete digestion of food. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) has nothing to do with this.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

does gas drops vause babies to get constipated?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: For most babies, simethicone oral drops are used. There are no reported side effects for this medication. However, if the need for the gas drops involves constipation, perhaps that should be addressed as well. Certainly anything is possible; however, in my 30 years of pediatric office practice, I have never had a parent complain to me that simethicone drops constipate. Another gas medicine might.

Question 8

can babies breathe faster if they have gas?  how come it feels like my baby breathes so much faster sometimes.  i timed it at 45 breathes for min

Accepted Answer

45 breaths/min is OK: If babies get a full tummy, the upward pressure on the diaphragm muscle can make them breathe faster for short periods, but 45 breaths a minute is normal. Babies can normally breathe up to 60 times a minute normally

Question 9

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.

Question 10

prevacid (lansoprazole) solutabs making gas worse in infant, help?

Accepted Answer

Infant colic: Prevacid (lansoprazole) is not known to cause gas.  It is used to reduce acid and thus treat reflux to prevent the esophagus from getting inflamed.  It is normally given to children more than 1 years old but is commonly used for newborns.  If you are right, i would suggest simply using  half the dose for a day or so and see if the "gas" is gone.  If not, stay on the Prevacid (lansoprazole) and change your infant's diet.

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