During pregnancy, one may worry about fetal development, but after giving birth, they constantly pay attention to the baby's every move and worry about the baby being affected by various negative factors. During infancy, it may be found that the baby farts more frequently and may even be awakened by a fart. So why does a baby fart and wake themselves up?
Babies have shallow sleep, and due to immature gastrointestinal development, their gastrointestinal peristalsis is prone to be uncoordinated, leading to intestinal bloating and excessive flatulence. This discomfort may wake them up. If this situation only occurs occasionally and the baby has no other symptoms, there is no need to worry too much. You can gently massage the baby's abdomen regularly, which can effectively relieve and promote their gastrointestinal peristalsis. At this time, do not feed the baby too much, try to eat small meals frequently, and be careful not to let the baby inhale air during feeding. Always pay attention to keeping the baby's abdomen warm to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort caused by catching a cold.
If a baby farts for a long time and constantly wakes themselves up, it is still necessary to go to the hospital for gastrointestinal examination to promptly detect the problem and receive corresponding treatment. Breastfeeding mothers need to pay more attention to their diet, avoid eating too spicy and stimulating food, and avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating less seafood. When feeding infant formula, some probiotics can be added to help regulate the baby's intestines, promote absorption and digestion, and avoid symptoms such as flatulence caused by bloating.
Babies are in an important stage of growth and development, and they need to pay more attention to their various abnormal reactions.
