Talk to me about gas...

[lovetruly2015]

J is having a REALLY hard time with gas and pooping. Like thrashing ans constantly squirming tring to get relief hard time. We bought gripe water and that seemed to help a little bit at first but now im not seeing a difference. Anyone else? Got any good ideas or advice? Little man is so uncomfortable amd I don't know what to do.

[sodapop]

Oct 26, 2016 9:20:04 GMT -5 pippacricket said:

A few friends swear by the Windy. I have yet to use it though.

I'm really curious about the efficiency of the Windy. Has anyone tried it?

[lovetruly2015]

I've never heard of it?

[mrsjene]

I used the Windy. That thing vibrated with the amount of gas that came out of her. She passed out asleep five minutes later. I would use it again.

[watermelonseed]

We use Little Remedies Gas Drops and they do provide quick relief. Can be used up to 12 times a day based on needs

[cassey910]

Our pedi recommended Gerber probiotic drops. After about two weeks I seen a huge difference. It has really helped her digestive system. The gripe water didn't work for us.

[caz1221]

I've been giving gas drops several times a day & it seems to have helped (though it could just be LO's digestive system maturing).

[jennybeans]

We've just been using the thermometer for really bad gas or poop issues as recommended by the pediatrician along with gas drops and gripe water. It's the old school windy. Just be careful you don't push on the thermometer. I almost started with probiotics (hello $$$) but her issues went away except for occasional bouts that I think are caused by something I eat (weirdly enough flax seed seems to be a culprit so no more lactation cookies!)
Have you tried tummy massages? There are a bunch of YouTube tutorials out there for helping with digestion. We do the 'I love you tummy massage' quite often and always get a bunch of gas after it.

[rufus426]

We do lots of bicycles and belly massages. We tried gas drops a couple times a day at first but they seemed to make her fuss more.

[cbowl]

I've always wondered about the Windi!

I've been doing tummy massages and it works sometimes. I used gas drops all the time when my toddler was a baby and I think they had more of a calming effect on me...the idea that I was doing something.

[pismoduo]

K started having massive gas issues about a week ago. It comes and goes. Her pedi says as long as she's still having regular bowel movements and is actually farting periodically it's probably just her digestive system adjusting.

Things that have helped:
- Making sure her head is above her stomach while eating
- Only stopping to burp her when she's transitioning between things (like from one boob to the other, or from boob to bottle). My MIL stops feeding her to burp her every ounce or so, and it not only drives K crazy but she seems gassier when MIL has been doing most of the feedings...
- bicycle kicks and tummy rubs
- tummy time when she's at her gassiest

Haven't tried the gas drops or any sort of butt stimulation device.

[singingsea]

Gas drops and certain positions seem to help. R likes it when I hold him with his back to my chest and do bicycle kicks.

[lovetruly2015]

Well after some research it looks like his multivitamin can cause gas, upset stomach colored poop and other things all of which he's having trouble with it's also the only change in his meds since coming home and he was pooping fine in the hospital. So we're gong to try and change that and see what happens

[pismoduo]

lovetruly2015 hopefully it works!