Did you use gas drops?

Question

Have any of you used them before? My baby is two weeks old and she just CAN'T burp after she eats...but then like an hour later she is screaming in pain because she has a burp stuck (and burping her doesn't help...) so I just kind of have to play around with how I hold her until it comes out! She is breastfed, but I'm thinking of switching her to formula and using gas drops to help her burp. What do you think?

Answer 1

I used Mylicon drops.  They worked wonders for my daughters.  However, I don't think you need to stop breastfeeding her.  

Answer 2

We use something called Colic Soother made by Gentle Naturals. Pretty much works the same as mylicon drops.

Try putting her on your shoulder to burp. Or lay her across your lap so pressure is applied to her belly. This helps my daughter as well.

I don't think switching to formula will stop the problem with gas/bubbles. So don't switch just to try and deal with the gas part. Formula can be rough on a babys belly.

Also at 2 weeks its very common for a baby to have cramping due to bowels. In the first few weeks of their lives there body automatically pushes poops out. After that they have to figure it out. Thus leaving them uncomfortable and crampy from the gasses.

Answer 3

yes, Mylacon works wonders!! And it is safe enough to use in every feeding! Love that stuff.  

Answer 4

I also breastfed my son and started using some gas drops called Ovol at the suggestion of a health nurse since he had a similar issue when he was smaller.  They reeeally helped!  These ones are peppermint based so they have a pleasant smell and taste.  My son is now 11 months old and formula fed and he still occasionally has a bout of gas so I'll give him a dropper and it seems to scoot it right out.  As far as the formula goes, try the gas drops first and see what happens with that.  I personally think that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the effects of gas.

Answer 5

i used the gas drops, there are also homeopathic colic tablets made my hylands whio also make teething tablets that really help with gas!

Answer 6

ive never used the drops; but my son takes quite a while to burp .. we just have to make sure that he is sitting upright .. and then evenutally he will burp ..

i would NOT stop breastfeeding because of it - keep what your doing and maybe try the drops!

Answer 7

i have never used gas drops but my son took forever to burp when he was a newborn (sometimes 10 or 15 minutes of trying to burp him).

and you are switching to formula because of this?  they take in more air drinking from a bottle than the breast so it sounds like the problem could get worse with formula (plus the formula itself can cause gassiness, fussiness, constipation, etc) - please don't think formula will make it any better, it will probably make it worse..

Answer 8

yes, I did, they seemed to help alot

Answer 9

It might be her formula... what is she on now? I know my son had an issue with enfamil lipil that made him so gassy. So i started using the mylicon drops, and they are safe enough to use every feeding. But i didnt want to have to keep using them, so i switched his formula to smiliac advanced, and never had a problem again with gas.

Newborn babies tend to swallow air during feedings, and burping helps release some of that swallowed air. If the air is not released, it can lead to excess gas, spitting up, and a cranky baby. Excess air in the stomach causes your baby to feel full and stop eating too early. Burping your baby keeps her comfortable and allows her to consume a full meal.

Burp your baby:

Every 2 ounces if you bottle feed

Every time you change b*****s if you breast feed

Anytime that your baby seems fussy during a feeding

At the end of every feeding

If your baby has gastro esophageal reflux, or GERD, try burping your baby after every ounce if you bottle feed, or every 5 minutes if you breast feed. If you have been burping your baby for a few minutes and have not gotten a burp, try changing their position and try again.

There are 3 basic positions for burping a baby. No matter what position you use, remember to use a gentle touch. There is no need to pound on your baby’s back or use more than gentle pressure. There is no right position for every baby, and what works at one feeding may not work at the next. Start with the position that feels most comfortable to you and experiment to find the position that works best for your baby. The three positions are:

Over the shoulder – Hold your baby against your chest, so his chin is resting on your shoulder. Support his head with one hand and rub or pat your baby’s back with the other hand. Try this while you sit gently rocking in a rocking chair for best results.

Face down in your lap – Position your baby across your lap with his head resting on one leg and his stomach across the other. Make sure his head is turned to the side. Support your baby with one hand and gently pat or rub with the other hand.

Baby sitting up in your lap – Position your baby sitting up in your lap with his body leaning forward. Support his chest and head with one of your hands by placing your palm under his chin. Be careful to not grip your baby’s throat. Use your other hand to gently rub or pat your baby’s back.

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Answer 10

we used mylicon.  i breastfed both of my kids and noticed this too.  my daughter was really gassy her first couple of months of life.  just keep nursing her mama, you're doing the right thing.

Answer 11

We used the Equate brand of Mylicon drops ($4 cheaper a bottle!). They worked absolute wonders with my daughter when she was a baby! I recently made a basket for a baby shower and I made SURE to put in a couple of bottles!! (That seemed to be the last thing on people's minds to get! Needless to say.. the mommy to be was thrilled!! :) )