The baby's digestive system is very fragile because eating too much or some difficult to digest complementary foods can easily cause bloating. However, some mothers find that their baby is bloated and start crying non-stop, no matter how hard they try to coax them. So what's going on with this 2-year-old baby's bloating and crying? Is there any good way to relieve bloating?
What's wrong with a 2-year-old baby crying and bloating?
1. Swallowing a large amount of air
The reason why babies experience bloating in their stomachs is mostly due to swallowing a large amount of air, especially for babies who use milk bottles to eat formula. When a baby is breastfeeding, they may accidentally inhale a large amount of air due to drinking too quickly. Of course, improper pacifiers are also one of the reasons. In addition, excessive crying can easily lead to bloating.
2. Indigestion
Baby bloating may also be caused by indigestion. If the food that the baby eats is not digested in a timely manner, it can lead to food accumulation and the growth of harmful bacteria that produce gas. Conditions such as milk protein allergy, lactose intolerance, enteritis, etc. can also cause indigestion and lead to bloating.
3. Intestinal motility disorders
This situation is relatively rare. Intestinal motility disorders are divided into simple functional pseudo intestinal obstruction and congenital megacolon with a true lack of neurons in the gastrointestinal tract. Due to varying degrees of severity, the symptoms range from chronic constipation and bloating to severe vomiting, which may be temporary or lifelong.
What should I do if my baby has bloating in their stomach?
Babies with bloating still need the help of their mothers. Mothers must breastfeed their babies on time and not let them starve for too long. At the same time, when the baby's belly is bloated, they can massage them appropriately to promote intestinal peristalsis and eliminate gas.
What's wrong with a 2-year-old baby's bloating and crying? Mothers need to distinguish the cause of their baby's bloating. If it's normal bloating, they can massage their stomach for about five minutes. However, if the baby's bloating is abnormal, they should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible, otherwise it can lead to breathing difficulties in severe cases!
