Bottom wind

colsy · Nov 16th, 2009, 14:30 PM

My LO really suffers from bottom wind, but there seems to be little we can do to help it release. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated, as it really causes him a lot of pain - and us a lot of earache LOL!

MrsRH · Nov 16th, 2009, 15:13 PM

Hi there.....

my baby is a trumper as well!!

From your signature, if you were due in oct, you baby is 4-6 week old???

Bottom wind is from air swallowed when feeding. So first thing is to make sure you LO is well winded from the top end. Try different positions to wind....... bending forward, over the shoulder, over the knee etc.

For bottom wind and easing tummy ache, try warm baths, massage the tummy clockwise and moving their legs as if they are riding a bike. There is also a position to hold him in called tiger in a tree or superman.. it's very comforting if he's crying. I'll see if I can find a link to show you the position. All help to ease wind

lot of luck!!!

Rachael
xxx

MrsRH · Nov 16th, 2009, 15:16 PM

can't find a picture but maybe your health visitor could show you the position.

also have you thought about infacol??

xxx

faille · Nov 16th, 2009, 15:23 PM

Agree with bicycle legs (do this throughout the day, but on an empty not full stomach) and also massaging the stomach - keep your hand still, just move the tummy.

Eala · Nov 16th, 2009, 15:40 PM

I know I sound like a broken record... but have you tried Windy Pops? Romilly farts like a warthog these days

Kiddo · Nov 16th, 2009, 17:04 PM

Baby massage and bending their legs up towards their tummy often helps. Sometimes I wonder how so much wind can come out of such a small tummy. And I always thought LOs would have cute little baby farts but no, Harvey's are like big manly trumps.

Per16 · Nov 17th, 2009, 03:39 AM

our little one grunts and groans and is waking every hour! I have tried everything am cutting out dairy now to see if it is that poor mite

colsy · Nov 17th, 2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eala

I know I sound like a broken record... but have you tried Windy Pops? Romilly farts like a warthog these days

Hi Eala, I checked Windy-Pops online, but all the info I can find says it can't be used before three months. Do you use it even though it says this, or have you found a source that says it's OK for younger babies? Ta for your help - I seem to be asking you lots of Qs at the mo!

Eala · Nov 17th, 2009, 13:00 PM

Hi, my HV told me that it is absolutely fine to e used on babies under 3 months - the manufacturers of these kind of things tend to be extra careful with what they will state as the minimum age. The dosage for a younger baby is 1-2 drops 3 or 4 times a day

My HV also recommended fennel tea (which you can get in Holland and Barrett) - just leave the teabag for half the time you would normally (so it's fairly weak), leave it to cool, and see if LO will take a couple of sips before each feed.

Vici · Nov 17th, 2009, 17:29 PM

I was told by my doc that Imi's big and frequent trumps were nothing to do with her feeding (and consequently taking in too much air) as this is released thru burps. Some babies just produce a lot more methane than others. He suggested baby massage, warm baths and bicycle legs. All seem to work and her wind is def a lot less now shes a bit older x

Nov 16th, 2009, 14:30 PM	#1
colsy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Derbyshire/South Yorkshire border, UK Posts: 1,695	Bottom wind My LO really suffers from bottom wind, but there seems to be little we can do to help it release. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated, as it really causes him a lot of pain - and us a lot of earache LOL!

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Nov 16th, 2009, 15:13 PM	#2
MrsRH Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,763	Hi there..... my baby is a trumper as well!! From your signature, if you were due in oct, you baby is 4-6 week old??? Bottom wind is from air swallowed when feeding. So first thing is to make sure you LO is well winded from the top end. Try different positions to wind....... bending forward, over the shoulder, over the knee etc. For bottom wind and easing tummy ache, try warm baths, massage the tummy clockwise and moving their legs as if they are riding a bike. There is also a position to hold him in called tiger in a tree or superman.. it's very comforting if he's crying. I'll see if I can find a link to show you the position. All help to ease wind lot of luck!!! Rachael xxx

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Nov 16th, 2009, 15:16 PM	#3
MrsRH Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,763	can't find a picture but maybe your health visitor could show you the position. also have you thought about infacol?? xxx

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Nov 16th, 2009, 15:23 PM	#4
faille Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent UK Posts: 3,681	Agree with bicycle legs (do this throughout the day, but on an empty not full stomach) and also massaging the stomach - keep your hand still, just move the tummy.

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Nov 16th, 2009, 15:40 PM	#5
Eala Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 7,221	I know I sound like a broken record... but have you tried Windy Pops? Romilly farts like a warthog these days

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Kiddo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,438	Baby massage and bending their legs up towards their tummy often helps. Sometimes I wonder how so much wind can come out of such a small tummy. And I always thought LOs would have cute little baby farts but no, Harvey's are like big manly trumps.

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Nov 17th, 2009, 03:39 AM	#7
Per16 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 640	our little one grunts and groans and is waking every hour! I have tried everything am cutting out dairy now to see if it is that poor mite

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Nov 17th, 2009, 13:00 PM	#9
Eala Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 7,221	Hi, my HV told me that it is absolutely fine to e used on babies under 3 months - the manufacturers of these kind of things tend to be extra careful with what they will state as the minimum age. The dosage for a younger baby is 1-2 drops 3 or 4 times a day My HV also recommended fennel tea (which you can get in Holland and Barrett) - just leave the teabag for half the time you would normally (so it's fairly weak), leave it to cool, and see if LO will take a couple of sips before each feed.

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Nov 17th, 2009, 17:29 PM	#10
Vici Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 5,931	I was told by my doc that Imi's big and frequent trumps were nothing to do with her feeding (and consequently taking in too much air) as this is released thru burps. Some babies just produce a lot more methane than others. He suggested baby massage, warm baths and bicycle legs. All seem to work and her wind is def a lot less now shes a bit older x

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