gassy newborn..

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Hey ladies..so my baby boy finally arrived 06/16 and im soooo in love!!! Im a first time mom and i must admit im feeling a little inadequate.  I cant get baby to burp after feedings and at nights he skwirms n gets fussy in his crib lije if hes having major stomach or gassy issues. As per doctor wr switched his formula to a sensetive kind for gassines n it seems to be sitting well in his tummy..except for the fact that i cant for the life of me make him burp and his bowel movements have become less frequent. His dr said bring him in tommorow if he goes today with no pooping..i just wish there was something i could do to help him. Also hes so fussy at nights hasnt slept more than an hour at night in two days...any advice? Am i doing something wrong

laceylace_2004 · Answer

Gripe water or a little bit of mylanta in a bottle helps with gas. He may also have acid reflux that is causing him some discomfort. Sit him up in an angle after eating, and if that doesn't seem to work, call and ask the ped about prevacid. Works miracles!

coffeebuzzedliz · Answer

Not all babies need to burp. Also try keeping up right for a bit after feedings to help keep his stomach settled. My newborn (she is now 3 months) did not like being in her crib at night, she was kindof a night owl. She slept better during the day. Over time I have got her aclamated to sleeping at night by keeping her up more during the day and having a routine for her before bed which helps relax her. Warm bath, massage with nighttime lotion, clean PT's and then feeding. I use the gas drops with her and they work really well. Sometimes if I can feel her body is tense I will put her stomach on my shoulder or put her stomach accross my legs while I'm rocking her and it helps her burp or toot and relaxes her. Good luck.

Spiket77 · Answer

We used gripe water too. 
Also, I didn't use formula but I know it has high levels of iron which can cause constipation. Maybe there is formula with lower iron?

rachyrou · Answer

Infacol is brilliant and safe for newborns..only thing that worked for our daughter. Good luck :)

MiaMaris · Answer

Thanks ill try that

trying43 · Answer

Try gripe water..it was a godsend for my 3rd baby.  Its all natural and you get it from walmart, Cvs, walgreens etc.  Mylecon constipated all my kids and made things worse.  Its a little pricey but very much worth it. Hope it works for your little one too.