Gas problem

The last few days, my nearly 5 month old DD seems to have been farting a
lot, especiaally when she wakes during the night. She squirms as though her
tummy is uncomfortable (though this is just my interpretation) then lets one
off.

Is it most likely something I've eaten? I can't think of anything I've eaten
recently that might have caused it. Or could it be some stomach bug she's
got? Or is it nothing to worry about?

Thanks,
Liz

If you can't think of anything you've eaten or that she has eaten, I
wouldn't worry about it unless it is causing her to lose sleep. Some
babies' systems are more alert to the goings on inside than others and
some learn what turns into a sort of a reflex reaction later than
others - meaning she could just be annoyed that she feels that toot
flowing through her tummy versus not noticing it and instinctually
letting it rip. lol. I had a doc tell me that when I commented on how
my first seemed to make such a production of the bowel actions about to
come. lol. He never cried, but you could just tell he was very atuned
to something happening. lol.


Liz wrote:
The last few days, my nearly 5 month old DD seems to have been farting a
lot, especiaally when she wakes during the night. She squirms as though her
tummy is uncomfortable (though this is just my interpretation) then lets one
off.

Is it most likely something I've eaten? I can't think of anything I've eaten
recently that might have caused it. Or could it be some stomach bug she's
got? Or is it nothing to worry about?

Thanks,
Liz

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If you can't think of anything you've eaten or that she has eaten, I
wouldn't worry about it unless it is causing her to lose sleep. Some
babies' systems are more alert to the goings on inside than others and
some learn what turns into a sort of a reflex reaction later than
others - meaning she could just be annoyed that she feels that toot
flowing through her tummy versus not noticing it and instinctually
letting it rip. lol. I had a doc tell me that when I commented on how
my first seemed to make such a production of the bowel actions about to
come. lol. He never cried, but you could just tell he was very atuned
to something happening. lol.


Yes, I think she does know -- she usually has a major fussy period for ...
oh, up to an hour before a bowel movement :-) Pity it's such a long and
unpredictable time, otherwise I could use it as a cue to take her to the
potty.

Liz

Hi --

If she has a predictable fussy period before pooping, then DO take her
to the toilet and hold her over it in a good (knees up) position. It
may help her to pass her stool more easily. It sure can't hurt to try!

--Beth Kevles

http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic
Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.

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"Beth Kevles" wrote in message
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Hi --

If she has a predictable fussy period before pooping, then DO take her
to the toilet and hold her over it in a good (knees up) position. It
may help her to pass her stool more easily. It sure can't hurt to try!

--Beth Kevles

http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic
Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.

NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would
like me to reply.

Well I have tried a few times, but it's not THAT predictable -- sometimes
her fussiness doesn't seem to lead to a poo, and sometimes the poo isn't
preceded by fussiness. But yes, I should try it more often.

Liz

Take a 5-mo-old to the potty?

Liz wrote:
"Beth Kevles" wrote in message
...

Hi --

If she has a predictable fussy period before pooping, then DO take her
to the toilet and hold her over it in a good (knees up) position. It
may help her to pass her stool more easily. It sure can't hurt to try!

--Beth Kevles

http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic
Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.

NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would
like me to reply.

Well I have tried a few times, but it's not THAT predictable -- sometimes
her fussiness doesn't seem to lead to a poo, and sometimes the poo isn't
preceded by fussiness. But yes, I should try it more often.

Liz