Gas

Studies have shown that gas passing is normal with human beings, but when there is a gas build-up in the stomach, it causes bloating, discomfort and lots of pain. It is worse for babies because the only way they can communicate their pain is through crying. Research shows that bloating is largely a result of eating gaseous food and swallowing excessive air. A massage may sort out the issue but not always. Therefore, a caregiver may consider working on the ways of reducing the air that gets swallowed through the mouth and gets accumulated in the stomach. This also means avoiding feeding weaned babies food items that make their delicate digestive systems to release more gases than necessary.This section will discuss the issue of dealing with gas in the parenting process, and the remedies one may consider.