Gassy Toddler!!!!!

Hello

my youngster who is now 20 had a similar problem, we used and still do use chamomile tea, and this seems to calm things down. I have also used fennel tea if I could not get the first option. It should be available in tea bags, make up as directed either 1 or 2 bags and maybe sweeten with a little honey as it does not taste too good {not sugar} as this is kinder to the little ones tummy?
Good luck

kind regards

C.

i have a suggestion only. I believe the mother's milk pass down the gassy food flavour to the baby. try eating nuts as protein, veggies is good but know which makes mom uncomfortable after eating.
Asian think releasing gas is natural, you can robe the baby stomach with healing oil. or as a reflexologist would suggest. rubbing the food, middle part of the foot relax the body, also kneeling position help release discomfort.
Read the book call " Joy of Reflexolog" Public library should have it.
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have you had him checked for food allergies? he may also have an "intolerance" to a food

From http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-allergy/AN01109
"What's the difference between a food intolerance and food allergy?
Answer
from James T. Li, M.D.
Although many people have adverse reactions to certain foods, most are caused by a food intolerance and not a food allergy. Less than 8 percent of children under age 3 and about 4 percent of adults have a true food allergy. Food intolerance is much more common. Because a food intolerance can cause some of the same signs and symptoms as a food allergy, people often confuse the two.
A true food allergy can cause a tingling mouth, hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, trouble breathing, and dizziness or fainting. It can also cause nausea, vomiting, cramping and diarrhea — signs and symptoms that often occur with a food intolerance as well.

With a true food allergy, a cascade of steps occur that condition your body to respond to certain foods:
1. Your immune system mistakenly identifies a specific food as a harmful substance.
2. Your body produces antibodies to fight the culprit food.
3. The next time you eat even the smallest amount of that food, the antibodies sense it and alert your immune system.
4. Your immune system then releases histamine and other chemicals into your bloodstream, leading to food allergy symptoms.

Unlike a food allergy, a food intolerance generally doesn't involve the immune system. If you have a food intolerance, you can probably eat small amounts of the food without a reaction. By contrast, if you have a food allergy, eating even the tiniest amount of the food may trigger a serious allergic reaction.

Common food intolerance conditions that are often mistaken for food allergies include:
 Absence of an enzyme needed to fully digest a food. A common example is lactose intolerance — which can cause bloating, cramping, diarrhea and excess gas.
 Irritable bowel syndrome. This chronic condition can cause cramping, constipation and diarrhea.
 Food poisoning. Commonly caused by consuming bacteria in spoiled food or other toxins, food poisoning can cause severe digestive symptoms.
 Sensitivity to food additives. Some people have digestive reactions and other symptoms after eating certain food additives. For example, sulfites used to preserve dried fruit, canned goods and wine can trigger asthma attacks in sensitive people.
 Recurring stress or psychological factors. Sometimes the mere thought of a food may make you sick. The reason is not fully understood.
 Celiac disease. This chronic digestive condition is triggered by eating gluten, a protein found in bread, pasta, cookies, and many other foods containing wheat, barley or rye. Signs and symptoms of celiac disease include diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating. While celiac disease involves an immune system response, it's a more complex food reaction than a food allergy.

If you have a reaction to a particular food or foods, talk to your doctor about it. It's important to determine whether you have a food intolerance, or whether your symptoms are caused by a true food allergy. While a food intolerance can make you miserable, food allergies are generally more dangerous. They're the most common cause of life-threatening allergic reactions. If you do have a food allergy, you'll need to take steps to avoid the allergy-causing food and be prepared to respond to an allergic reaction."

Good Luck!

Try some digestive enzymes and the zantac is not helping so you might want to do some research on it and see if its the best choice for your baby. Try Gripe Water instead of the hylands. I liked that better. Does he have other health problems? Find a Natural Health Practitioner in your area. They will help educate you on what is best for your baby and their little digestive system.

Take him to a chiropractor. By no means do I think a Chiro can cure everything, but we took my son at 6 mos of age. He too was very colicky. It did help. He didn't magically get better over night, but little by little he improved and just after his 1st birthday we were able to stop the zantac. Other Moms of colicky babies swore by it, and I'm glad I tried it. He didn't mind the adjustment any more than his pediatrician appointments.

We had the same problem with my son. In addition to cutting out dairy, I had to cut out any food that was potentially gassy-- beans, salads, almost any veggie except carrots and potatoes, bananas, onions... Watching my diet very closely made a huge impact on him. Also try using Gripe Water. You can get it at Walgreens, Whole Foods, etc. It is an all-natural remedy composed of things like ginger and fennel. We would give it to him before bedtime each night, and it seemed to help.

You have seen a doctor, no medical answer, so what you need to do is just relax. Forget the gluten free, no dairy diet. Be happy, enjoy life and your little guy will start being happier and more relaxed too. I nursed 4 and could never really tie my diet into my babies being colicky or not. Just nurse on demand, it is the best thing for all around nutritrtion and comfort. I got the book "solving your child's sleep problems" and had dramaticl results. Good luck

Are you sure you are avoiding all of the hidden dairy?

Also, try giving him probiotics. They might help regulate his digestive tract.