How to soothe WIND IN THE STOMACH?
A little background: Baby used to do almost EVERYTHING thru the cord and that includes breathing. So sometimes, the bb's body will get confused and take in a little air thru the belly button since its still 'open'. But we mothers know that that LITTTLE air is enough to make hell the entire night and day from baby's crying. So how do we prevent it or if it already happened how to 'cure'.
1st, you need to diagnose whether it IS really wind or if the baby is just fussy by nature.
How do we do that?
Things you need (recommended)
Peanut oil or Extra virgin Coconut oil.
How to?
Take off baby's shirt and mittens and socks.
Put half a tsp of oil in your palms and rub your hands together until it is very warm. Immediately put in on baby's stomach right on top of the belly button.
IMPORTANT TO BE VERY SENSITIVE!! >>>Feel for stomach sounds (wind inside). If you feel the stomach growling YOUR BABY HAS WIND. And if baby has wind, just repeat the rub the oil warm and put hand on baby's stomach for 1 hour. You will need to 'reheat' your palms every now and then to keep the temperature. Also, Make sure the room is room temperature or warm. NO aircon. NO fan, NO open windows. It will be very stuffy for you, but if you love your baby and want him/her to stop crying, trust me, YOU WILL DO ANYTHING.
Signs you are doing it right: 1)Baby stops crying within the 1st 10-15 mins.
2) Even with shirt off, baby's hands and feet are WARM and NOT COLD.
3) Baby will sleep very soundly. For me, baby will start talking in her sleep. LOL.
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