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Gas Problems In Infants
We all have experienced gas pain - it’s uncomfortable AND unwanted. Gas pain can be extremely uncomfortable, and more so for babies. All babies have gas pain and they expel gas often during the day - it is a common occurrence in babies.
If your little one has gas pain, he can’t voice it of course, but you can look for other signs that might help you understand whether he is gassy. If he becomes restless, cries incessantly, or has trouble falling asleep, chances are he might be experiencing gas pain. If your baby has gas pain and he is fussy and squirms a lot, it may be because of gas. Learn here how you can prevent and treat gas in babies.
Video: Gas Problems in Babies - Causes, Signs & Remedies
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How Does Gas Form in Babies?
Infants feel gassy when they digest proteins and fats present in the breast milk or the formula. Gas makes its way out of the baby’s system by building up a small amount of pressure and moving along the digestive tract. However, sometimes, when there is excess gas trapped in the intestines, it can build pressure and result in pain. It is normal for a baby to experience gas pain. Some of the reasons for gas build-up in the baby’s digestive system are mentioned below:
Swallowing air: Swallowing air while being breastfed or bottle-fed is one of the main causes of gas build-up in babies. If a baby latches onto the breast incorrectly or if they suck on the formula bottle incorrectly, they might swallow air. This could lead to gas in him.
Crying: If a baby cries incessantly while being fed or before being fed, he may swallow air. Sometimes, if the baby cries excessively, it can be a sign of gas build-up. If your baby cries all the time, it may get difficult for you to identify the reason for his cries, but you will soon be able to decode his different types of cries. For now, you can tend to his needs and soothe him. However, if he doesn’t stop crying, you should take him to a doctor.
Immature digestive system: A newborn’s intestine is still developing. As a result of the underdeveloped digestive system, the baby would still be learning how to process food and pass stools, leading to excess gas being formed.
Underdeveloped bacterial flora: A baby may also have gas as a result of the underdeveloped bacterial flora in the intestine.
Eating certain foods while nursing: Breast milk contains traces of foods that the mother consumes. If you eat certain foods like nuts, coffee, beans, milk products such as cheese, butter, and ghee in your nursing phase, it may get passed on to your baby and make him gassy.
Baby being overfed: If the baby is overfed, it can cause problems by overwhelming the baby’s gut leading to gas production. It is also thought that foremilk and hindmilk during breastfeeding has an impact on the production of gas. The foremilk is rich in sugars such as lactose and the hindmilk is richer in fat. Lactose overload may contribute to gas and irritability in babies.
Other factors: Several factors such as hormone regulation, constipation and carbohydrate intake can also contribute to gas.
Signs and Symptoms of Gas in Babies
The only way a baby can communicate his needs and discomfort is by crying. Decoding your baby’s cries will require observation skills. He could cry because of hunger, pain, some discomfort, or gas - and there are tell-tale signs for each. When he cries due to gain pain, his cries will be sharp, frantic, and intense. Some other signs of gassiness in babies are mentioned below.
1. Arching the back
2. Squirming and grunting
3. Clenching the fists and straining
4. Lifting the legs or pulling up the knees towards the chest
5. Getting red in the face while crying
6. Not eating or sleeping well
Home Remedial Measures to Treat Gas Problem in Babies
Watching your baby struggle with gas pain can break your heart. But there are several ways in which you can help your baby and put him out of misery. Here are some home remedial measures that you can try to help relieve your baby from a gas problem.
1. Maintain Proper Position While Feeding Your Baby - While breastfeeding, keep the baby’s head and neck at an angle so that they are higher than the tummy. This makes sure that the milk goes down to the stomach and the air comes up. The same applies while bottle feeding. Also, tip the bottle such that the air rises to the top and doesn’t accumulate near the nipple.
2. Try the Feed and Burp Rule - Mostly, babies experience gas pain because of swallowing air while feeding. To prevent excess air ingestion by the baby, take a break every 5 minutes or so while feeding your baby and gently tap his back to help him burp. This will allow the milk to settle in his stomach and the gas to bubble up.
3. Try the Distraction Technique - As mentioned earlier, a baby may swallow air while crying. The more he cries, the more he will swallow air. And this could lead to a gas build-up. So if your baby is crying, take him in your arms and distract him so that he stops crying. Make funny faces or sounds, dance, sing, or give him a new toy - try any distraction technique to stop him from crying and you will see less of the gas problem in him.
4. Massage his Tummy - Tummy massages are a great way to reduce gas build-up in babies. Lay the baby on its back and gently rub the belly in a clockwise motion and then run the hand down the curve of his tummy. This procedure helps the gas move easily through the intestines.
5. Give Simethicone - Simethicone is a medicine that is administered for gas problems. It works by combining the smaller gas bubbles in the stomach into a larger one that can be passed out easily. This drug also comes with artificial flavours and colours but a paediatrician should be consulted before using it.
6. Try Swaddling - Your baby may not like it, but try it because it helps. Wrap your baby tightly in a soft blanket or cloth so that his movement of limbs is restricted. It can help ease the problem of gas too!
7. Consider Probiotics - Probiotics such as yoghurt contain plenty of helpful bacteria that are good for the intestinal flora. Paediatric probiotics, when given for a period of several weeks, can ease gas and stomach problems.
8. Give Gripe Water - Gripe water has been used for decades to soothe gas problems and colic in infants. Gripe water is a solution of water mixed with sodium bicarbonate, dill oil, and sugar which provides relief from the gas problem in less than 5 minutes.
9. Massage With Mustard Oil - Giving your baby a massage with warm mustard oil then a warm water bath to relieve the gas problem. Massaging with mustard oil will also help the expulsion of gas from the intestine and the warm water will trigger drowsiness, thus calming him down.
10. Try Asafoetida - Add about two mustard grain-sized bits of asafoetida to warm water and feed it to the baby if he has gas. When asafoetida is given in small amounts, it is known to provide relief from the gas problem.
What You Can Do to Prevent Gas Problem in Your Baby
Prevention is better than cure so if you don’t want to see your baby suffering from gas pain, be careful while you breastfeed or bottle-feed him. In your nursing phase, avoid eating certain foods that cause gas such as dry fish and prawns, spicy meat dishes, nuts, pulses, milk products, and vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, etc. If your little one has started on solids, make sure that the foods you give to him do not cause gas.
Make sure that your baby gets some tummy time daily. Make your baby lie down on his stomach for a few minutes. The gentle pressure on the tummy will help him pass the gas comfortably and also strengthen his back and neck muscles. Pat the baby on his back often during the day while you hold and play with him. This will help in consolidating gas in their system and passing it out easily.
When Should You Call a Doctor?
If your baby cries for long periods of time and shows unusual behaviour coupled with fever, vomiting, prolonged crying and poor feeding, it’s best that you consult the doctor.
As your baby won't be able to communicate that he has gas pain, it is important that you take note of the signs. Gas build-up, while common, can be troublesome if not taken care of and could cause severe discomfort and pain for the baby. So be prepared for everything and take good care of your little one. Read more
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Oops, 10 Things It's Best Not To Say In Front of Your Indian Mother-in-Law
Mother-in-law! How does the word make you feel? Happy, scared, irritated, angry, anxious, nervous or a mix of all this? Your MIL may be the sweetest human being on the planet, but as per unofficial statistics, 81.5% women have some or the other worries about their MILs! These start before they get married and the mother in law problems continue for ever and ever!
Jokes aside, we are a culture that has always seen in-laws in a light of respect, obedience, but also some dread. Can the MIL ever be like your own mother? How should you talk to her and how should you not? Times may have changed, but trust us, there are some things that are still best left unsaid to an Indian saasu ma.
We spoke to moms around us and put together this list of things you should avoid saying to your mother-in-law.
Unwise Things to Say to Your Mother in Law
Disclaimer: The points mentioned in this article are meant in jest and not intended to offend anyone. Much love to mothers-in-law; we may fight with them, criticise them, and tell tales about them, but most of us know deep within – they will be there for us when we need them.
1. I’m Thinking of Going to My Parents’ Home
You mean maayka? Didn’t you know your husband’s house is now your house, and that family you grew up with for some twenty years is now paraaya (stranger). It’s another story that your sister-in-law keeps coming to visit every now and then and even stays for as long as a month. But she’s the daughter of the house; you are the daughter-in-law. Why one earth would YOU want to visit your parent’s home?
Tip: Many of us have experienced – some MILs are happy to let us go when they feel we don’t really want to. So, next time you’re planning on going, don’t look too interested, or just suggest that you'd rather go another time. Chances are, she will give you ‘permission’!
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2. Could I Wear a Dress to the Function?
Why? Where are all your sarees and salwar kameez? Good Indian bahus don’t wear Western clothes to functions. Even actresses like Priyanka Chopra are criticised for wearing dresses when they go for functions like meeting important people.
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3. I’m Not Ready to Have a Baby Yet
Listen, it’s very important to do everything according to the right age. There is a right age to get married, to have children, to live, and to die. If you delay pregnancy so much, your body will give up and then how will your in-laws get their waaris (heir)?
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4. I’m Not Good at Cooking; Can I Keep a Maid?
Wait, you are a housewife, right? Why does a housewife need a maid? Even working women need to cook for their family; it is their prime resposnibility. Didn’t your mother teach you how to cook?
Many MILs can competently whip up 7-course-meals from starters to desserts, so this one will have her totally judging you.
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5. My Mom Never Cooked It Like That…
Oh, it gets worse and worse! When you move into a new family, the new methods and lifestyles are what you need to adopt. So, if your mother added onions to the oil first and your MIL adds garlic first, you know whose rule holds ground. Talking about this is a leading source of conflict with mother in law, fellow moms report!
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6. These Saas-Bahu Serials Are Such a Waste of Time
Excuse us, but they are NOT! If they were a waste of time, would they be running for years and years? Would every MIL know the serial theme song, when it played, and when the reruns were? These serials with their fantastic storylines, amazing fashion tips, and larger than life characters are what Indian culture and good bahus are all about. Oh yes, good saas too.
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7. I Think That Saree Looks a Bit Tacky
Haww, did you even know that saree your MIL picked out for the wedding, or gave you as a gift, was modelled from a saas bahu serial? Those shows are ace when it comes to fashion sense, and if you find it tacky, there has to be some deficit in your perception as far as fashion is concerned. To avoid mother in law trouble, simple solution would be to steer clear of such fashion talk.
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8. I Really Miss My Family…
So, you’re unhappy in your husband’s house? Your in-laws mistreat you? No? Then there is no legit reason for missing your family! This is a common sentiment especially in a controlling mother in law.
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9. I Will Raise My Baby The Way I Like
Your MIL has a lot of experience of raising kids. Her kid is now your husband and what a fine man he is! That said, it is a distant dream if you think you’ll raise your baby minus interference and mother in law advice. Unless, of course, if you are among the lucky few whose MILs are helpful without being overbearing. A lot of us simply end up in awkward positions when we can neither accept nor refuse what our MIL has to suggest for the baby – from nappies to first foods.
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10. I Understand What My Husband Wants
This one is extremely delicate. So, of course you know your husband, but can you know him better than the one who gave him birth, potty trained him, saw him through schooling and college, and consented to marry him off? Whatever the answer to that is, it really is best not to challenge authorities on this one. Let your husband bask in the glory of love from both the lovely ladies in his life!
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Have you said any of these things to your MIL yet? We bet you have – some of them cannot really be avoided, no? While some of us are blessed to have MILs who see us just as their own daughters, others have a hard time figuring out how to deal with mother in law issues. Read more
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How to Prevent UTI in Children During the Monsoon Season
Written with inputs from Dr Sameer Rao, Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Bangalore
The monsoon season can bring a lot of other things with it apart from the rains and the pleasant breeze. It brings a lot of infections, mosquitoes, fungal infections along with it. Children need to be protected against these infections before these infections turn dangerous very fast. The sudden change in weather from hot and dry to humid can reduce the immunity of children.
One of the infections that children catch during this monsoon season is urinary tract infection. This is common because of the moisture present in the air, and if privates are not looked after, one can get a urinary tract infection. It is known that children pass urine much more frequently than adults as they have a smaller bladder. A urinary tract infection can very quickly become a kidney problem if not caught early and treated.
Some Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Blood in the urine
Smelly urine
A burning feeling while urinating
Very dark or cloudy urine
An increase in the frequency of urination
A urinary tract infection that has not been treated and has spread to the kidney can have these symptoms:
Nausea and vomiting throughout the day
Pain in the lumbar
Fever
Children might get a urinary tract infection if they have not sanitised their privates properly after visiting the washroom. The unidentified or undiagnosed urinary tract infection can very quickly spread to the kidneys. There are two types of urinary tract infections which are - cystitis and pyelonephritis. It is called cystitis when it impacts the child’s bladder, and it is called pyelonephritis when the infection impacts the child’s kidneys. These infections can easily be treated with a dose of antibiotics prescribed by your child’s general practitioner. Never self-diagnose your child as it can lead to other complications. Parents must see that the child has their medication timely and completes an antibiotic dose. Do not overdo or be overbearing with antibiotics. If not diagnosed and treated timely, the urinary tract infection can become very dangerous very quickly and can impact your child’s kidneys and lead to a point where the kidneys stop working.
How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infection
Drink plenty of liquids, especially water. You should see to it that your child drinks at the very least seven to eight glasses of water. It makes the urine dilute. Any other kinds of liquids like juices will also work.
Always sanitise the privates and wipe from the front to the back to avoid any kind of contamination from the anal area to your vaginal area.
Make sure that your child does not wear tight clothes when they sleep. Make sure that their undergarments are regularly washed and dried in some amount of sunlight (Direct sunlight may help kill bacteria).
It has also been seen that constipation can also trigger a urinary tract infection, as waste in the rectum can keep the bladder from emptying. Hence, it is highly recommended to have a healthy schedule and get checked if your child does complain of constipation.
Never hold the urine if you have the urge to pass urine.
Good hygiene must be maintained, and parents must see to it that their child washes their hands regularly at short intervals of time.
Ensure that the toilet seats are sanitised before use and toilet hygiene is maintained.
Encourage your kid to pass urine at regular intervals, reminding them not to hold urine, especially when they are engrossed in playing or other activities.
If your child complains of pain in the pelvic area or complains of a burning kind of sensation, do not ignore it. Immediately get them checked with your general practitioner so that they can diagnose it correctly and treat it as soon as possible.
Source: Motherhood Hospitals
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Slushes are among the things kids love these days. When they spot a slush dispenser in shopping malls, they can be quite adamant about having one. But, often the serving size is so huge that, as a parent you are likely to get worried about their sugar intake. The next best thing you can do is create it at home and serve in small glasses. Stunning to look at, fun to make, you will be surprised how easy it is to create it at home.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
3 People
5-10 Minutes
00 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cups crushed ice
3 tbsp blue curacao syrup
3 tbsp strawberry syrup
3 tbsp orange syrup
Method
Step 1
In order to make crushed ice at home, wrap 2 cups of ice cubes in a clean muslin cloth. Beat it with a pestle, so that the ice breaks into small pieces. Now immediately put the broken ice cubes into a mixer jar and give it a quick whizz.
Step 2
If you feel the ice is melting, add the ice crystals in a large bowl and keep it in the freezer for 15 minutes before moving ahead with the rest of the process.
Step 3
Get your syrups and 3 serving glasses ready. Take the ice bowl out of the freezer. Fill one third of the glasses with the ice crystals and drizzle the blue curacao syrup equally into each. Stir it for a few second. Add another layer of ice crystals and drizzle the strawberry syrup. Repeat the process and top it up with orange syrup.
Step 4
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories
158 K cal
Proteins
0 g
Total Fat
0 g
Total Carbohydrates
39.0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
0 mg
Potassium
0 mg
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All kids are different and unique – some have good social and communication skills from childhood while some don’t. Some kids are fit, active, smart, intelligent, and their body language says it all. They are punctual, disciplined and mature than other kids of their age. They are responsible, and you can often find them helping others. Such kids are real blessings for their parents. It is the parents’ responsibility to raise such kids positively and add to their goodness and maturity. Yes, such parents need to take special care of their kids, and this responsibility is huge.
Here we discuss a few ways parents can help their kids rise and shine and feed positivity in them.
1) Avoid over-parenting: Yes, you heard it right! Kids always behave according to their age. See and notice how they behave in a particular situation. It is best not to interfere or hinder them in everything they do.
2) Let them enjoy their childhood: Childhood is bliss; kids are innocent. It is best not to expect them to behave like adults. It will help if you allow them to grow at their own pace.
3) Focus on learning more than grades: Let them learn the way they find suitable. Let them fall, learn, and rise in life. It is good to be a spectator in some conditions.
4) Motivation helps: Reward the kids if they do something good. It is not a bribe; rather a form of motivation that helps the kids learn more from their failures.
5) Try to nurture them positively: Don’t teach the little ones worldly wisdom and politics. Let them fall and get up. Let them learn from their mistakes.
The emotional grooming of a kid is a must. Try to channelize their energy in a good direction and redirect their emotions in a more balanced way. Kids are the reflection of their parents – they do whatever they see at home which is their very first school.
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