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fabiola
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I am nursing,my baby she is a week old,and she is experiencing gas.I notice her pulling her legs up,pushing more than usual for a bowel movement,and whining. Can any one offer advice as far what I can add to my diet, or eliminate from my diet

lovely09
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gassy baby

Hi fabiola!Something i searched for the possible causes.

Crying - Babies swallow air when they are crying, so crying is more likely to be the cause of gas, rather than the result of gas. Respond to baby's feeding cues promptly.
Bottlefeeding - Babies usually swallow more air when drinking from a bottle. When using bottles, use the slowest-flow nipples so baby doesn't get overwhelmed with the milk flow. To reduce air swallowing, keep baby at about a 45 degree angle (rather than lying down), make sure baby has a good seal on the base of the nipple, and keep the bottle tilted so the neck & nipple are filled with milk. There are also varieties of bottles that aim to reduce air swallowing. Don't let baby suck on an empty bottle. Burp baby more often if he seems to be swallowing too much air.

davidbrown
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Crying - Babies swallow air when they are crying, so crying is more likely to be the cause of gas, rather than the result of gas. Respond to baby's feeding cues promptly...it depends on how much the children have been pestering you. It really does seem like nearly all American children want at least one Zhu Zhu bunny pet hamster this year.

harry
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Respond to baby's feeding cues promptly.The Apple Corporation and other companies will use the ipad release date test to elicit consumer opinions and to find what the public thinks of the new product.

pixel
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Babies crying is more likely to be the cause of gas To reduce air swallowing, keep baby at about a 45 degree angle thats it.

Vega
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I would also add that you need to burp your baby after feeding. This should help with some of the bloating and gas. There are also special bottles to prevent your baby from swallowing too much air.